Gas and Bloating in back and stomach?

Question

For the last 2 or 3 months I've had gas really bad in my back and stomach maybe twice a month. The pain becomes so unbearable that I eventually throw up. Please help...I went to the doctor and he told me to take beano before each meal. I'm in pain as we speak and I don't know what to do. My side is hurting really badly. I've taken gas x, alka seltzers, I drank hot coke, etc.

Thanks very much in advance and I will take your advice. I hadn't thought of my gall bladder. The pain is moving around from my back to my stomach, etc.

Answer 1

~symptoms of gallbladder~
People can go for years with digestive symptoms and never realize that they may be related to a gallbladder problem. That's because they are so inter-related with other digestive symptoms. Constipation is one of the most commonly missed ones. The list provided here may be related to gallbladder but bear in mind that it could also be something else. The first four mentioned I feel are most indicative of gallbladder issues. It is not necessary to have all or many symptoms to have gallbladder problems but the more you have from this list, the more confirmation you have that the gallbladder is involved. Please note that it is still advisable to consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Pain or tenderness under the rib cage on the right side
Pain between shoulder blades
Stools light or chalky colored
Indigestion after eating, especially fatty or greasy foods
Nausea
Dizziness
Bloating
Gas
Burping or belching
Feeling of fullness or food not digesting
Diarrhea (or alternating from soft to watery)
Constipation
Headache over eyes, especially right
Bitter fluid comes up after eating
Frequent use of laxatives

*Please note that if you are in severe pain and particularly if your attack symptoms are accompanied by fever DO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. The following symptoms are typical of a gallbladder attack.

Moderate to severe pain under the right side of the rib cage
Pain may radiate through to the back or to the right shoulder
Severe upper abdominal pain (biliary colic)
Nausea
Queasiness
Vomiting
Gas
Burping or belching
Attacks are often at night
Attacks often occur after overeating
Pain will often but not always follow a meal with fats or grease
Pain may be worse with deep inhalation
Attacks can last from 15 minutes to 15 hours

I would keep a food journal & see what kind of food exacerbates your problem & try to eliminate those foods.
Time to get a 2nd opinion...

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This could be something very simple as too much over indulgence or it could mean that you have something like irritable bowel syndrome. My advice (and I am not a professional) would be to try some antiacid tables (they are only chalk so they will not do any harm) or some milknmagnesia (found in a chemist or supermarket). These should settle the acid and calm the stomach. If this becomes common with certain foods, try to avoid those foods, sometimes its different combinatioins of foods. If you are still unsure after a couple of days, visit a walk-in centre or go to visit a doctor. Good Luck :)

Answer 4

What you just described sounds a lot like a gall bladder attack. I too thought it was severe gas, and /or heartburn. If nothing is working, please request to have your gall bladder checked. If left untreated, stones can travel and cause blockages which can be dangerous. Also, if it is your gall bladder, your attacks will get more severe and frequent. Go to the ER if you can't get the pain under control. Best of luck!