Med. praxi. 2020;17(1):41-46

Drug‑induced bloating and treatment

PharmDr. Eliška Kolmanová, Ph.D.
Lékárny HERBA, s. r. o.

Bloating occurs in patients for many reasons. One of them is the use of drugs, which by various mechanisms lead to increased intestinal gas production or a breakdown in their passage. This article summarizes the basics of gut physiology, the pathogenesis of flatulence, gives examples of most common drugs associated with bloating and offers therapeutic interventions in self-medication as well as lifestyle and diet adjustment.

Keywords: bloating, self‑medication, drug side effects.

Published: March 19, 2020  Show citation

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