Greetings.
Has your bowel habits changed? Do you have constipation or diarrhea or weight loss or loss of appetite?
Any significant past medical or surgical history?
Dr. Arun
Hello,
Thanks for the further information.
A gas, belching and flatulence points to following in your age group;
1) Gall bladder disease / gall stones
2) Diverticulosis / diverticulitis
3) Irritable bowel syndrome
Having said that, a lump always warrants an evaluation by a physician and investigation like ultrasound and a CT scan with your symptoms. That only can give the concrete diagnosis in your case. Please contact your primary health care provider as soon as possible for the physical exam and these investigations.
Following may help you, meanwhile;
1) Avoid
a) Cabbage
b) Beer
c) Legumes
d) Cheese
e) Beans
2) This may help;
a) Bismuth subsalicylate
b) Activated charcoal
c) Simethicone; (Maalox, Mylanta); Simethicone causes gas bubbles to break up.
d) Beano; contains an enzyme (alpha-galactosidase), which helps to breakdown certain complex carbohydrates.
All are available without prescription.
Avoid foods that appear to aggravate symptoms. These may include milk and dairy products, certain fruits or vegetables, whole grains, artificial sweeteners etc. But this is based on the personal observation for the aggravating food.
Discontinue the following if you do them;
1) gum chewing,
2) smoking,
3) drinking carbonated beverages, and
4) gulping food and liquids.
Please feel free for your follow up questions.
Doctor (MD)
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Post-doctoral Fellowship in Sports Medicine