Distention and bloating: Causes, symptoms and prevention

Bloating is a common condition caused by digestive disorders with a feeling of tightness and discomfort due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Symptoms range from moderate to severe, sometimes warning signs of some serious illness. Therefore, in all cases, monitoring and examination for timely treatment and control is extremely necessary.

Causes

The most common cause of bloating is gas buildup in the stomach (food, carbonated drinks, stomach infection, chronic illness). Accompanying symptoms such as frequent belching; sudden bowel movements; dizzy.

Indigestion that causes bloating is caused by eating too much, drinking too much alcohol, taking medications that irritate the stomach (such as ibuprofen), and mild stomach infections.

Stomach infections can also cause bloating. The main cause is the activity of bacteria Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori or norovirus, rotavirus… Symptoms also tend to be relieved after a few days. However, some danger signs need to be contacted by a doctor such as bloating with vomiting, bloody stools, high fever.

In addition, eating too much salty food, not enough nutritious food causes constipation; food intolerance; Diseases such as Crohn's disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Gastroparesis ... are also causes of abdominal distention and bloating.

Symptom

Some obvious symptoms of bloating include: Feeling full, pain, discomfort in the abdomen; Abdomen is swollen, farting more than usual, making unusual noises.

How to prevent it?

Bloating can be effectively treated at home by making lifestyle and dietary changes:

  • Drink plenty of water
  • Reduce the sodium content of your diet

  • Stop eating foods that cause bloating
  • Eat slowly Chew well
  • Exercise regularly or using magnesium supplements, probiotic-rich foods, herbal teas can also help your digestive system get the best support.

For some severe cases, it is advisable to visit a medical facility to be given the appropriate treatment by a doctor.

Source: Tam Anh General Hospital