Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated: August 9, 2017, 7:34 PM
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If you complain of frequent bloating, do not dismiss it thinking it is PMS or gas as sometimes it can signal a more serious health problem. According to gastroenterologist Dr Sauvik Das, you must see a doctor if you experience any of these signs along with chronic bloating.
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Abdominal cramps: If it is not that time of the month and you experience cramps on the lower left side of your abdomen along with bloating you may have diverticulitis. So if you experience terrible cramps along with bloating and fever, you will need to do a CT scan to find out the culprit.
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Blood in stool: Bloating accompanied with loose motion and blood in your stool can signal an inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Go to GI specialists if you experience any of these symptoms so that he can run you through some blood and stool tests to look for any inflammation or parasitic infections.
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Smelly vaginal discharge: Untreated STD such as gonorrhoea and Chlamydia can lead to fever, chills and infertility but bloating with smelly vaginal discharge can be subtle symptoms of an STD. Your gynaecologist will have to do a pelvic exam to test you for Chlamydia or gonorrhoea.
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Weight loss: If you have Celiac disease, your body reacts to gluten damaging your intestinal wall. Bloating, diarrhoea and weight loss are some of the most common signs of Celiac disease. Your gastroenterologist can ask you to get a blood test to look for certain antibodies in the blood that indicate Celiac disease.
