Customer question:
Especially after eating, I have problems with excessive bloating. What could be the problem? Anonymous customer.
Pharmacist's answer:
Slight bloating after the meal is usually not a problem - it is a relatively normal phenomenon. Excessive bloating can be solved with a few simple steps: limit excessive fiber intake, do not drink excessive amounts of carbonated drinks, and take more time than usual when eating and drinking.
Bloating after a meal happens to every person now and then. The situation is a bit unpleasant because bloating makes you feel uncomfortable in the abdominal area, and the stomach looks quite tense - swollen.
Ten tips to prevent bloating after eating
Stick to these practical tips, and you will likely solve the post-meal bloating problem.
- Don't overeat fiber - it can be a bit uncomfortable
- Food should not be too fatty - this can slow down digestion, and discomfort due to excessive canoes can turn out to be very unpleasant
- Eat slowly, and don't drink quickly - drinking drinks quickly can be problematic, as you take in quite a bit of air simultaneously.
- Do you have problems with food tolerance? Intolerances of various types and allergies are the source of problems with bloating; avoid this type of diet.
- Don't drink carbonated drinks - drinking such drinks accelerates bloating
- Chewing gums - if you have frequent problems with bloating, do not chew gum
- Light exercise after eating - this type of activity can effectively reduce bloating
- Ginger - drink ginger tea or ginger dishes. It relieves many digestive problems
- Don't talk when you eat - this has a particular purpose. This is the only way to reduce the amount of air consumed
- Say hello to heartburn - heartburn itself is pretty unpleasant, but at the same time, there are associated problems with bloating after eating.
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