i am 56 years old i have a feeling of being full all the time and if i eat i feel fuller and i have a hard time breathing my stomach sticks out you can tell i am bloated and feeling full even a some what of a bowel movement i still feel full thank you
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having HERD (Castro Esophageal Reflux Disease).  Gaseous distention can occur in this. Due to distention, lungs will not expand fully and patient may feel breathlessness. So HERD is most likely cause. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Start proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed.