You Are Bloated. Here Are 11 Reasons And Proven Ways To Fix Them All

Bloating is so common these days it’s been called an “epidemic.”  It is an uncomfortable condition that is usually caused by excess gas production. It can be also caused by some disturbances in the movement of the muscles of the digestive system. This increases discomfort and pressure, which in turn makes the stomach look bigger.

To simplify, bloating includes excessive amounts of gas, liquids or solids in your digestive system. In some cases, bloating can be caused by increased sensitivity. You will feel an increased pressure in your abdomen, even though there is not.

Even though bloating can be caused by serious medical conditions, in most cases, it is caused by the diet and some foods you are intolerant to.

11 Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Bloating

Don’t Eat Too Much At A Time

Being full may feel like being bloated. However, your problem is that you ate too much. If you are having big meals and afterwards you feel uncomfortable, you should try small portions. In fact, many people who experience bloating do not have an enlarged stomach or increased pressure in the abdomen. In most cases, the problem is sensory.

If you are constantly dealing with bloating, you will experience discomfort from a smaller amount of food, compared to the person who rarely experiences bloating. This means that you have an increased sensitivity to food in the stomach. This is the main reason why you should have smaller meals. Chewing your food better can also be of significant help. It can reduce the amount of air you swallow with the food (a cause of bloating), and it will make you eat slower, which is related to reduced food intake and smaller portions

Rule Out Food Allergies And Intolerances To Common Foods

A great number of people experience food allergies and intolerances. When you consume foods that you are intolerant to, this can lead to excess gas production, bloating, and other symptoms.

Foods and ingredients that you should avoid:

Lactose: Lactose intolerance is related to many digestive symptoms, such as bloating. Lactose can be found in milk

Fructose: Fructose intolerance can cause bloating.

Eggs: Bloating and gas are main symptoms of egg allergy.

Wheat and Gluten: Being allergic to wheat, or intolerant to gluten (a protein in spelt, wheat, barley and some other grains) is a common condition. This can cause different digestive complications, including bloating.

Try avoiding some of these foods to find out if they are causing the problem. But if you think that you have a food allergy or intolerance, visit your doctor.

Avoid Swallowing Air and Gases

It has been shown that there are two sources of gas in our digestive system. One gas is air or gas swallowed when we eat or drink while the other one is produced by the bacteria in the gut. Carbonated beverages (soda or fizzy drinks) contain bubbles with carbon dioxide a gas released from the liquid after it reaches the stomach. Increased amounts of swallowed air can be also caused by eating while talking, eating while in a hurry, chewing gum, and drinking through a straw.

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