Bloating and Belching - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup

Phenotypes:

"The gastric bloater" - Gastric outlet obstruction, Gastroparesis, Accommodation disorders, Functional dyspepsia

"The small bowel bloater" - Dietary, SIBO, Celiac disease, SBO, IBS

"The constipated bloater" - IBS-C, Simple constipation, Pelvic floor dysfunction

"The belcher" - Gastric belching, Supragastric belching, Aerophagia



By Dr. Claire Harrington @CRHarrington19



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