Finding the source of a mystery gas leak...in my stomach...

Post date: 2019-12-16 15:03:02

What kind of tests can I do which can help figure the cause of semi-regular intestinal gas that has gotten increasingly annoying in the past year?

As I hurtle towards the abyss which is my 40's my body has been throwing new things at me left and right. Never had tennis elbow before? Now you do! That mole on your face? It's getting bigger! One thing though has gotten a bit more uncomfortable which the increasing presence of intestinal gas which I can only assume is being caused by some sort of food sensitive/allergy and I'd love etc be able to get to the bottom of it. Pun semi-intended.

I've always had a very sensitive stomach, and about ten years ago I just flat out stopped being able to drink milk because it would immediately give me the runs. Then around two years ago I started getting pretty bad gas randomly like once every month or so. Nothing unusual, however fast forward to the last six months, and I'm getting it once every 2-3 days. Sometimes it keeps me up at night or just ruins my appetite, and it's just plain annoying. It's not reflux/heartburn, just a very noisy gas...

Are there any tests that my GP can order, or specialists I should be asked to be referred to, that can help me gain some clarity here so I can avoid months of self-experimentation? I know there's a whole industry of testing for food sensitivities and intolerances, and it's hard to separate the BS from the legit, but I'm open to anything really, especially as I have a pretty clean/restricted diet already.

Things to note - I'm located in Australia. Recent bloodwork all good, and in pretty great physical and mental health. I know what gas/stomach pains from Anxiety and Depression feel like, and it's not that.

Thank you!

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