Trapped Wind


trapped windAre You Looking For Treatment For Bloating or Trapped Wind?

Trapped wind and bloating seem to be a very common problem. There may be several reasons why bloating happens. At Harley Street IBS & Autoimmune Clinic, we work to diagnose the underlying problem and treat that instead of treating only the symptoms.

We see a growing number of patients reporting abdominal bloating and gas, who have been told that they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS and are given treatment only for their symptoms. There are several reasons why bloating and trapped wind occurs and these can be diagnosed through taking an in-depth case history and using non-invasive diagnostic medical tests.

At Harley Street IBS Clinic we find it’s more likely to result in a good clinical outcome if the patient is tested to ascertain what the underlying issue is and also the extent of it. The patient can then be retested after the second stage of treatment to monitor progress and enable the treatment to be tailored according to the latest result. This approach usually works well.

Naturally, diet is an important part of recovery and helps to support the treatment. Dietary guidance also helps to achieve a good clinical outcome. This guidance also aids the digestive system to gradually start working properly again. After the digestive problems have been resolved and treatment has ended, patients are given adequate advice on how to maintain their digestive health in order to help prevent any relapse.

Many patients seen at Harley Street IBS Clinic have been searching for years to find an answer to why they bloat, have trapped wind and perhaps acid reflux, joint pain, foggy brain and low energy. They report feeling relieved, when they have their underlying problems explained.

We also diagnose any allergies or intoerances associated with this condition.

If you have IBS, we are specialists in the treatment of it.

 

References

Review article: abdominal bloating and distension in functional gastrointestinal disorders–epidemiology and exploration of possible mechanisms. Agrawal A, Whorwell PJ.Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Jan 1;27(1):2-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03549.x. Epub 2007 Oct 11.PMID: 17931344 Review.
Treatment of bloating and distension – role of probiotics. Agrawal A, Whorwell P.Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2011 Sep;34(5):580-1; author reply 581-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04766.x.PMID: 21806643 No abstract available.

Prolonged balloon expulsion is predictive of abdominal distension in bloating.

Shim L, Prott G, Hansen RD, Simmons LE, Kellow JE, Malcolm A.Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr;105(4):883-7. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2010.54. Epub 2010 Feb 23.PMID: 20179695
A randomized controlled trial of a probiotic combination VSL# 3 and placebo in irritable bowel syndrome with bloating. Kim HJ, Vazquez Roque MI, Camilleri M, Stephens D, Burton DD, Baxter K, Thomforde G, Zinsmeister AR.Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2005 Oct;17(5):687-96. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2005.00695.x.PMID: 16185307 Clinical Trial.
Review article: probiotics and prebiotics in irritable bowel syndrome. Spiller R.Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Aug 15;28(4):385-96. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2008.03750.x. Epub 2008 Jun 4.PMID: 18532993 Review.

If you would like treatment for trapped wind

Contact Deborah’s Medical Secretary for an appointment