Protein intolerance

2026-07-25 08:40:44
Hello Dr, when I eat protein like chicken, egg,lentils ,etc...i get excess of gas ,burping continuously,tightness in stomach,sometimes stomach pain, what is the reason to this?am I unable to digest protein?
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Your symptoms—bloating, excessive gas, continuous burping, and a feeling of tightness after eating protein—suggest that the protein itself may not be the only issue. These symptoms can occur with: * Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) * Functional dyspepsia or IBS * Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) * Lactose intolerance (if dairy proteins trigger symptoms) * Reduced pancreatic digestive enzymes (less common but important if there is weight loss or oily stools) What you can do for the next 2 weeks 1. Reduce the amount of protein per meal * Aim for 10–15 g protein at a time rather than large servings. * Spread protein over 5–6 small meals. 2. Choose easier-to-digest protein sources * Moong dal soup * Well-cooked masoor dal * Homemade curd (only if dairy doesn’t worsen symptoms) * Soft tofu or paneer in small amounts (if tolerated) * Egg whites (if tolerated) * Thin chicken or fish soup (if non-vegetarian) Avoid large servings of rajma, chole, soy chunks, and very fatty meat until symptoms improve. 3. Improve digestion * Chew each bite thoroughly. * Eat slowly. * Avoid lying down for 2–3 hours after meals. * Avoid carbonated drinks and chewing gum. * Take a 10–15 minute walk after meals. 4. Reduce gas-producing foods temporarily * Onion, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli * Excess beans and chickpeas * Artificial sweeteners and sugary drinks Helpful investigations (if symptoms are persistent) Discuss these with your doctor or a gastroenterologist: * CBC, vitamin B12, iron profile * Liver function tests * Stool examination (and fecal elastase if pancreatic insufficiency is suspected) * Celiac disease screening (tTG-IgA with total IgA) * H. pylori testing (breath or stool test) * SIBO breath test (if bloating and burping are significant despite treatment)

Answered2026-07-27 06:23:10

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Good morning pls try to incorporate fiber into your diet limit protein intake for now for better digestion, have small meals minimum 3hr gap 5small.meals in a day.

Answered2026-07-27 06:41:56

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Please get your food intolreance test done Or try low FODMAP diet for relief

Answered2026-07-27 04:55:17

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