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Follow These Tips And Say Goodbye To Bloating


Abdominal bloating is caused due to gas production or disturbed movement of the muscles of the digestive system. Bloating can cause pain, discomfort and makes your belly look larger than usual. Fluid retention can also lead to bloating. Around 16-30% of people suffer from the problem of bloating. However, bloating can be the indication of a serious medical condition; it is mainly caused by the diet or consuming foods or ingredients you are intolerant to.

Listed below are some of the ways through which you can reduce or eliminate the problem of bloating:

Be aware of your food allergies

[caption id="attachment_10704" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: Global news[/caption] Consuming food that your body is tolerant to can result in excess gas production and bloating. However, many people self-diagnose and end up eliminating healthy dairy and whole grains from their diet; a doctor's discretion is advised before jumping on to a conclusion. Mostly bloating is caused by fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, egg allergy and gluten intolerance.

Take digestive enzyme supplements

[caption id="attachment_10705" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: Verywell Health[/caption] Some over the counter products can also help with bloating, such as supplemental enzymes, which helps in breaking down indigestible carbohydrates. These digestive enzyme supplements can provide you with immediate relief from bloating. You can also try gas relief capsules which helps in releasing excess air out of the digestive tract. However, any supplement should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.

Increase the intake of probiotics

[caption id="attachment_10706" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: Healthline[/caption] Eating food rich in probiotics is an excellent way for reducing bloating. In fact, the gas produced by the bacteria present in our intestine is a major contributor to bloating. Probiotic supplements or probiotic-rich food helps to improve the bacterial environment in the gut, which in turn helps to reduce bloating and gas.

Limit sodium intake

[caption id="attachment_10708" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: Power of Positivity[/caption] Consuming excess amount of sodium causes the body to retain water which can make you feel bloated. It's essential to avoid the consumption of highly processed foods that are high in sodium and low in fibre, both of which contributes to bloating.

Avoid consuming foods that give you gas

[caption id="attachment_10709" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: Times of India[/caption] Eating high-fibre foods is suitable for your gut health, but sometimes they can make people produce large amounts of gas and making them feel gassy and bloated. Maintaining a food diary is a great way to know which food suits you and which one makes you feel bloated.

Get more active

[caption id="attachment_10711" align="alignnone" width="300"]bloating Image credits: 30Seconds[/caption] Any kind of physical activity such as walking, running, yoga, dance or swimming helps your body move stool and gas out of the colon with a regular bowel movement. it is literally like a blessing for people who suffer from bloating. The extra sodium in your body is also released in the form of sweat while working out. Make sure to always keep your body hydrated before and after exercising.

When Should One Seek Medical Advice?

Bloating can sometimes be a hint of an underlying severe medical condition such as heart failure, kidney problems, liver disease and some types of cancer. If your bloating doesn't go away for a long period of time and if you have these symptoms, you must seek medical advice
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Bright red blood in stool
  • Weight loss
  • Appetite change
  • Vomiting
  • Fever

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