MyMediktor - Tympanites

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It is the accumulation of gas in the intestines, which causes bloating of the abdomen, belching, wind and abdominal pain.

It is mainly due to the air we swallow when eating and the release of gas from food that ferments in the intestine.

Diagnosis is clinical and treatment focuses on proper nutrition in combination with medications that reduce symptoms.

Although bothersome, it is a disease that is not usually serious.

Bibliographic references

Camilleri M. Man
agement of the irritable syndrome. Gastroenterology (Special Issue) 2001; 120: 652-668.
Nobaek S, Johansson M-L, Molin G, et al. Alteration of intestinal microflora is associated with reduction in abdominal bloating and pain in patients with the irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Gastroent 2000; 95: 1231-1238.
León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. Reevaluación clínica, experimental y filosófica de la dispepsia. Diagnóstico (Lima) 2000; 39 (5): 266-269.
León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. Enjuiciamiento de la definición y clasificación actuales de la dispepsia (Criticism to the current definition and classification of dyspepsia). AIGE. Año IV (Núm 2). May 2001; p. 22-25.
Bisbal-Murrugarra O, León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. A new questionnaire for the diagnosis of dyspepsia. Acta Gastroent Lat Amer 2002; 32 (1): 25-28.

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Symptoms

Abdominal flatulence

Abdominal pain improvement after passing stools and/or wind

Belching

Feeling of abdominal heaviness or discomfort

Increase in abdominal size

Reduce tobacco consumption.

Avoid candy, sweets, and refined sugars.

Maintain hydration of half a gallon per day. Avoid soft drinks and fruit juices with high sugar content.

Get regular physical activity at least 3 times a week that is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

Eat a balanced diet: increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and white meats, and reduce consumption of fatty and fried foods.