Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal tract is filled with air or gas which is often caused by swallowing air....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
It s a condition that makes a person feel full or tight in the stomach . Sometimes the abdomen may swell, become hard and painful.
Bloating is usually associated with the following:
*pain
*Excessive gas
*Frequent burping or belching
*Abdominal rumbling or gurgles
This condition affects both adults and children and can interfere with normal activities or social life.
CAUSES OF BLOATING
According to the publication by Healthline, the following are the causes of bloating;
Gas and air
Gas often builds up in the digestive tract when undigested food gets broken down or when you swallow air while consuming liquids or food substances. It is the most common cause of bloating
It can also occur if you eat or drink anything too fast, chew gum, smoke or wear loose dentures.
Medical causes
There are medical conditions that cause the condition too. They are;
– Inflammatory bowel disease
– Irritable bowel syndrome
– Heartburn
– Food intolerance
– Weight gain
– Hormanal influx
– Mental problems
– Certain Medications
Serious causes
There are serious health conditions that can cause bloating. They are as follows;
– Pathologic fluid accumulated in the abdominal area due to cancer and other related health issues.
– Celiac disease
– Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract, etc.
Treatments to prevent or relieve bloating
The following are the ways to prevent this condition;
Lifestyle changes
The lifestyle changes that can help to prevent this condition are:
– Loosing weight ( if you are overweight)
– Avoid chewing gum in other not to swallow extra air, which can lead to bloating.
– Consume less carbonated drinks.
-Avoid food substances that cause gas such vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils.
– Eat slowly
– Avoid drinking through a straw.
– Use lactose free dairy products (if you are lactose intolerant).
Medications
The treatment of this condition will be determined by it’s underlying cause but generally the treatments may require antibiotics, antispasmodics, or antidepressants.
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