What To Do If You Feeling Bloated

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Overview Of Bloating

  • Eliminate bloating by cutting down on effervescent drinks and foods that can cause wind.
  • Sit down when you are eating and do regular workouts.
  • Most people have experienced the sensation of being bloated, when your stomach is strained, swollen and sore.
  • It frequently happens after the weekend or over an important holiday season.
  • Bloating can also be caused by certain medications.

If your stomach regularly feels bloated, it could be as a result of:

  • Too much wind.
    Eliminate bloating by cutting down on effervescent drinks and foods that can cause wind
    Eliminate bloating by cutting down on effervescent drinks and foods that can cause wind
  • Severe constipation.
  • Swallowing air (eating and talking at the same time).
  • Irritable bowel syndrome .
  • Intolerance to certain foods.
  • Coeliac disease.

The following foods are known to cause bloating:

  • Sprouts.
  • Cauliflower.
  • Cabbage.
  • Broccoli.
  • Beans.
  • Onions.

But make certain you still consume five portions of vegetables and fruit each day.

Bloating And Constipation

  • If you experience constipation, avoid it with a diet containing fiber, consuming lots of liquids and regular workouts.
  • Even a 20 minute brusque walk a few times per week can develop your bowel function.

Bloating And Swallowing

  • Try not to swallow too much air.
  • Don’t chat while you are eating, be seated when you are eating (sitting straight and not slumped over), decrease the amount of fizzy beverages you drink, don’t chew gum and eat with your mouth closed so that you’re not consuming too much air.

Bloating And Coeliac Disease

  • Coeliac disease is a digestive illness where your intestines can’t process gluten which is found in rye, barley and wheat.
  • Wholesome oats does not comprise of gluten, but individuals with coeliac disease might need to stay away from oats as they are often handled in factories that also handle wheat products.
  • If you experience Coeliac disease, consuming foods that have gluten can also cause abdominal pain, exhaustion and diarrhea.
  • Visit your doctor for a test if you think you might have Coeliac disease. There is no remedy for Coeliac disease, but once the illness has been detected, changing to gluten-free foods should alleviate the symptoms.

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