Does Being Hypothyroid Cause Gas And Abdominal Bloating?
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen (belly) feels full and tight. The abdomen may be visibly swollen (distended).
Alternative Names
Bloating; Meteorism
Considerations
Common Causes
Common causes include:
- Air swallowing (a nervous habit)
- Constipation
Gastroesophageal reflux Irritable bowel syndrome -
Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances - Overeating
Small bowel bacterial overgrowth - Weight gain
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Bloating and menstruation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bloating is the feeling of a full, swollen belly area, usually due to gas in the intestines. Some women have bloating before or during their period... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Early Symptoms. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and, in older people, can be easily mistaken for symptoms of stress or aging. They... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesMany permanent or temporary conditions can reduce thyroid hormone secretion and cause hypothyroidism. About 95% of hypothyroidism cases occur... Read more »
Gas: flatulence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gas, also called flatus or flatulence, is air in the intestine that is passed through the rectum. Air that is passed from the digestive tract through... Read more »
Gastrointestinal Gas
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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