Bloating and flatulence are gastrointestinal symptoms that, although not dangerous, cause discomfort to the patient. The discomfort can range from mild to moderate to severe pain, which usually disappears after a while.
The phenomenon of flatulence and bloating is due to increased gas in the digestive tract, due to starch metabolism disorders or fermentation disorders of microorganisms, mainly the intestinal bacteria family.
1. What is bloating?
Bloating is a feeling of tightness and discomfort due to increased pressure in the abdominal area. Some cases also notice obvious abdominal bloating symptoms.
Most flatulence and bloating are due to digestive disorders or cyclical hormone changes. However, the condition can also recur, becoming a health concern.
2. Causes of bloating and flatulence
- Gas accumulation in the stomach: This is one of the most common causes of bloating accompanied by symptoms of frequent belching, sudden bowel movements, and dizziness.
- Indigestion: Indigestion can cause short-term bloating and flatulence. Indigestion with abdominal pain and bloating unrelated to food or other obvious causes can be a sign of serious illness. Many common cases are ulcers or stomach cancer.
- Infection: Stomach infection can cause bloating with some accompanying symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The main cause is due to the activity of bacteria Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori or norovirus, rotavirus... Symptoms also tend to improve after a few days.
- Increased level of water retention in the body: Salty foods, changes in hormone levels and food intolerance are typical causes of the body retaining more water than usual. That's why some women experience bloating right before their period or during early pregnancy.
- Chronic disorders: Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also often reduce intestinal motility by causing bloating and gas.
3. Symptoms of bloating and flatulence
Some easily noticeable symptoms of bloating include:
- Feeling of tightness, pain, discomfort in the abdomen.
- Stomach swollen larger than usual.
- Stomach makes unusual noises.
- Fart more than usual.
4. How to treat flatulence and bloating
Bloating can be effectively treated at home by changing lifestyle, diet or using digestive enzymes to help reduce the condition.
Change your lifestyle and diet
- Drink more water.
- Reduce sodium content in the diet.
- Stop eating foods that cause bloating.
- Eat slowly and chew thoroughly.
- Exercise regularly.
In addition, patients should also keep a daily food diary for monitoring. This is very helpful in diagnosing the results.
Use digestive enzymes
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