Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Health Question?)

I always feel bloated after a meal. It seems to cause a ...
Sent to Health Experts March 05 04:01 PM

I always feel bloated after a meal. It seems to cause a shortness of breath sensation.
I try to eat healthy, but I have at least 2 slices of wheat bread daily, could it be a wheat buildup? I seldom eat whites or sweets. I love milk; although I don't drink much, maybe 3-4 glasses a week. My biggest meal is at lunch time. I have gained about 10 to 15 lbs in the last year. I have osteoporisis, and I take Actonel and 1200 mg of Calcium daily.

Optional Information:
Female , Age: 64

Already Tried:
eating less and drinking more water

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $20
Answer
March 5 4:10 PM (9 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
The wheat buildup you mention - wheat intolerance or celiac sprue - does not present as you describe
see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/celiacdisease.html- for indepth discussion of this issue.
Your weight gain and bloating with meals along with the sensation of shortness of breath concern me for mild heart failure.
If you have risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes, then it is even more likely.
Have your doctor evaluate your heart and your fluid status. Once this life threatening issue is addressed, then you can investigate the possible gastrointestinal reasons why your symptoms occur.
please keep me posted
best wishes

DrStephanie
S. Sarisky DO. -- Doctor98% Positive Feedback on 506 Health Accepts
board certified family physician 12 yrs
Reply
March 5 4:27 PM (16 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
I do not have diabetes or high blood pressure; infact I usually have a low blood pressure reading. I am very thirsty however and i understand that could be a diabetic warning. Otherwise I have alot of energy and feel well most of the time.

Thank-you, I will call my doctor for a checkup.
Gloria
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Online Health Advice