Bloating resident survival guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usman Ali Akbar, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords:Approach to abdominal bloating, Approach to abdominal belching, Approach to flatulence, Use of FODMAPs.

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Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Dos
Don'ts

Overview

Bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints that is attributed by the patient as the subjective sensation of incorrectly perceived excess gas. There are multiple non-functional etiologies of abdominal bloating and distension. Primary functional abdominal distension (FABD) should be diagnosed as a single entity and doesn't overlap with other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Rome IV diagnostic criteria mentions the co-existence of mild abdominal pain and/or minor bowel movements. FABD can be treated with antispasmodic along with peppermint oil in randomized controlled trials. A stepwise approach is usually needed that includes the dietary interventions, microbiome modulation, and medical therapy in the management of FABD.

Causes

Causes of Abdominal Bloating
Intestinal Disorders Motility Disorders Malabsorption disorders Infectious causes Dietary causes Misc.

Complete Diagnostic Approach

 
 
 
Patient with abdominal bloating and distension
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Look for the
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Reassure the patient, recommend diaphragmatic breathing
 
Treat Accordingly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trial of Rifaximin/Probiotics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No Response
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Antidepressants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No Response
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Referral to specialized Neurogastroenterology center
 
 

Treatment

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment of bloating is based on the underlying etiology of bloating
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dietary changes are suggested for bloating

Are any warning signs present?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treat accordingly
 
 
 
Functional?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Constipation
 
Functional dyspepsia
 
Non-constipation IBS
 
Bloating alone
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Lifestyle and nonspecific dietary advice
 
 
 
 
 

Dos

Don'ts

References

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