Abdominal bloating is a persistent symptom resulting from many factors, such as overeating, formation of abdominal gas, and potential intolerance to a specific type of food - lactose intolerance is often an example of this type of intolerance< /strong>.
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Floating can also be the result of other medical conditions that are more serious, such as:
- celiac disease (inflammatory disease)
- ovarian cancer
- inflammatory bowel disease
If you suffer from bloating, finding the correct cause of the problems you suffer from is essential.
Frequency of bloating
Bloating occurs in roughly 10 to 25% of otherwise healthy people. About three-quarters of them experience symptoms that range from moderate to severe. About 10% of them say that they experience bloating regularly.
All sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome experience bloating in almost 90% of cases.
Approximately 75% of women experience bloating in the period before and during menstruation.
Approximately 50% of people who experience abdominal bloating also experience abdominal distension.
Causes of bloating?
The most common cause of bloating and subsequent problems with the digestive tract is primarily the excessive release of digestive gases.
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The reasons can be very different - for example:
- You eat too fast and don't take enough time to eat
- intolerance to a specific type of nutrient - this is a common condition that causes the formation of intestinal gas and, thus, excessive bloating
- menstruation - this is also a prevalent cause of excessive bloating, but it is very often of short duration.
On a case-by-case basis, abdominal bloating can indicate a more serious health problem.
If you experience abdominal bloating immediately after eating, the cause may be a specific digestive problem.
Consultation with a doctor
Abdominal bloating is not pleasant; it is often a rather painful condition that increases in intensity over time.
If you often experience bloating, monitoring the possible causes may be the key to solving your problem. To solve the problem as quickly and simply as possible, it makes sense to write down the causes and observed symptoms in your calendar. Pay particular attention to hormonal fluctuations, diets, and possible stress factors.
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These kinds of notes will significantly help your doctor or specialist.
Factors that contribute to bloating can be very complex and challenging to unravel due to their complexity, but the following medical tests can help.
In such cases, it makes sense to seek medical help.
What can you do to avoid bloating?
You can react especially in the case of less severe problems in the context of self-care, namely:
- Drinking and eating - taking enough time to eat - eating faster also means a greater likelihood of bloating.
- do not drink carbonated drinks, nor is drinking beer appropriate in such cases
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- do not chew chewing gum or suck on hard candies - this significantly affects possible bloating, so it makes sense to avoid such vices
- Avoiding a diet with a high content of fibrous substances - mainly beans, peas, cabbage, broccoli, lentils...
- avoid drinking with a straw
- avoid excessive consumption of fatty foods and fats
- say hello to heartburn
You must see your doctor immediately if you notice diarrhea, bloody stools, chest discomfort, abdominal distension, high fever, or vomiting.
When can I worry about abdominal bloating?
A trip to the doctor is necessary in the following cases of abdominal distension:
- the situation is becoming more problematic every day
- the condition lasts more than one week
- discomfort is also accompanied by unpleasant pain
- the pain that accompanies bloating becomes more intense over time
- the condition is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, bleeding, and vomiting
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
What does bloating in the abdominal area indicate?
The most common cause of problems in the abdominal area, bloating and often stomach pains, is excessive production of intestinal gases. If you often get a bloated stomach after eating and eating, it is very likely a digestive problem.
In such a case, eating too fast, chewing gum, sucking on hard candies, and losing dentures also often cause problems.
Similarly, bloating occurs if you are intolerant to certain nutrients, which also causes gas to build up in the digestive system[1].
Bloating - how to relieve this discomfort?
- Eat more slowly, don't be in to hurry, and eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- chew your food well, take your time
- drink the drink at room temperature
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- Check whether your prosthesis fits well
- and increase general physical activity.
- After eating, sit upright, so digestion goes smoothly, go for a walk, or do light physical exercise - it should not be too intense[2].
Which medical conditions cause more severe problems, and which are just flatulence?
Mainly constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and irritable bowel syndrome are those diseases that more often cause bloating and abdominal problems.
More severe disorders that can cause flatulence are:
- tumors in the abdominal area
- celiac disease
- dumping syndrome
- ovarian cancer
- problems with the pancreas not producing enough digestive enzymes (pancreatic insufficiency)[3].
Sources and references
Source: Family Health Guide. Conventional and alternative treatment, Dr. Jaro Lajovic, Publishing House Mladinska knjiga
1. Bloated Stomach - https://my.clevelandclinic.org
2. Gas: Beat The Bloat - https://www.brighamandwomens.org
3. Abdominal bloating - https://medlineplus.gov
