Bloating and indigestion are common conditions caused by unscientific eating habits or diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, gallstones, kidney stones...
Other accompanying symptoms include dull abdominal pain, belching, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, a feeling of fullness and discomfort in the stomach... Determining the cause is the key to effective treatment.
Causes of bloating and indigestion
Bloating and indigestion can be caused by many different reasons:
- Eating too much protein, starch, sugar, fat, etc. makes the stomach unable to digest it all and it remains in the digestive tract.
- Due to the habit of eating a lot of spicy food, drinking alcohol, coffee, stimulants,
- Not chewing thoroughly or lying down immediately after eating can also cause bloating.
- Due to digestive disorders, bloating, edema, ascites in people with liver disease, dehydration, constipation or food allergies.
- Due to the overgrowth of certain strains of bacteria in the small intestine. Digestive tract diseases: colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, infections...
- Because the use of antibiotics and painkillers can reduce beneficial bacteria in the gut, creating conditions for harmful bacteria to grow.
Bloating and indigestion are common conditions caused by unscientific eating habits.
Relieve bloating at home
Medication should be taken as prescribed by a doctor, however mild cases of bloating and flatulence can be improved at home in the following ways:
- Walking: helps the intestinal peristalsis process to take place regularly and smoothly, improves the transportation process, supports digestion. Walking is very useful for people with constipation, bloating. Should walk 20-30 minutes every day to improve abdominal pain, bloating.
- Yoga: This is very helpful for people suffering from bloating. Some poses help release excess gas from the digestive tract.
- Abdominal massage: Abdominal massage stimulates intestinal motility, helping the digestive system function healthily. Perform abdominal massage in a circular motion from right to left, repeating for a few minutes.
- Take a warm bath and relax: You can soak in a warm bath or take a shower. This helps relax the mind, reduce stress, and help the digestive system work better.
- Eat plenty of fiber: from green vegetables, fresh fruits help prevent constipation and bloating effectively. An adult needs 30g of fiber a day. However, do not eat too much or eat too quickly, which will make the stomach more bloated. In case of prolonged bloating (more than 5 days), with increasingly severe symptoms, accompanied by abdominal pain, fever, vomiting or bleeding, ... you should see a doctor immediately for diagnosis and active treatment.
Things to note:
Exercise daily to stimulate intestinal motility; Stay away from soft drinks and soda to limit gas accumulation in the stomach, affecting the digestive system; Limit chewing gum to minimize the amount of gas entering the stomach; Eat slowly and chew thoroughly, avoid overeating, limit talking, watching TV or using the phone while eating; Reduce salt in your diet to reduce water retention; Do not eat too many sweet foods such as candy, overripe fruit, milk and dairy products; Maintain a healthy lifestyle with a relaxed spirit, work regularly, and get enough sleep.
Doctor's advice
Although bloating and indigestion are common, in some cases, it can be a warning sign of underlying medical conditions. Therefore, if bloating and indigestion are accompanied by the following symptoms, the patient should see a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment: Loss of appetite and change in eating preferences; Frequent bowel movements during the day; Blood or mucus in the stool; Prolonged constipation ; Vomiting; Sudden weight loss ; High fever; Severe abdominal pain; Black, unformed or loose stools.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Anh
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