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Lower Abdominal Bloating

Zelnorm shows promise in treating dyspepsia

October 02, 2008
Patients who suffer from the uncomfortable symptoms associated with dysmotility-type dyspepsia may find relief using Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate), new research suggests. Zelnorm, typically prescribed to treat constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, appears to lower the incidence of abdominal bloating, extreme fullness, and other symptoms associated with the disorder. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Abdominal Bloating After Ulcerative Colitis Remission
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...for a few years. Of late, I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, weight gain and some... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: What is a fistula?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...effect. In addition to diarrhea, they usually cause abdominal bloating and gas, when taken in... Read more »

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IBS - What is it?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #7
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...should see your doctor and investigate other causes of abdominal bloating, which can vary from... Read more »

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IBD and IBS are Not the Same Thing
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

The acronyms are similar, as are some of the symptoms, but contrary to common belief Inflammatory... Read more »

Health Guide

Eating Disorders: Complications of Bulimia
...bulimic behavior, including:Tooth erosion, cavities, and gum problemsWater retention, swelling, and abdominal bloatingAcute stomach distressFluid loss with low potassium levels (due to excessive... Read more »
Infertility In Women: Medications
...also associated with a higher risk for blood clots. In rare cases, it can be fatal. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath.Bleeding and Rupture of Ovarian... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms
Symptoms of lower urinary tract infections usually begin suddenly and may include one or more of the following signs:The urge to urinate frequently, which may recur immediately after the... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms
The two major inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, share certain characteristics:Symptoms usually appear in young adults.Symptoms can develop gradually... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms
...have been identified with the premenstrual phase.Physical SymptomsBreast engorgement and tendernessAbdominal bloatingConstipation or diarrheaAcneHeadache and migraine (migraine may increase... Read more »

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