Common causes of bloating and how to avoid it

 

Common causes of bloating and how to avoid it

Are you feeling bloated lately or even a normal size meal can make you bloat easily? In many cases bloating after food consumption is very normal but chances are it can be a sign of an underlying disease.

We all think that bloating or abdominal swelling after having a hefty meal but in some cases, it can be related to serious health issue. People who are suffering from lactose intolerance, celiac intolerance or even a stomach cancer can be the cause of bloating. 

Bloating after eating can be caused by the excess gas production (swallowing air due to faster eating can cause gas) in your stomach which will make your stomach appear bigger than the normal size, or you may feel stuffed. There are chances that your bloating is result of water retention which will make you feel full even after having a small amount of meal. Water retention in stomach can not only cause discomfort but also result in high blood pressure.

People who are suffering from liver diseases often complain about bloating, for the treatment of liver disorder in Delhi you can consult with liver specialist doctor in Delhi.

Causes of bloating

·         Food allergy: It’s one of the common cause of abdominal bloating, many food allergy like allergy from gluten (wheat products), lactose intolerant (dairy products), caffeine or even from fermented food have similar sign of bloating.

If you are noticing swelling in your stomach after the consumption of particular food this indicates the allergic reaction.

·         IBS (irritable bowel syndrome): bloating is commonly seen in patient suffering from IBS, this condition produce gas in our gut area due to abnormal bacterial growth in our gut, abdominal cramping, constipation or diarrhea are some other visible symptoms of IBS.

·         Ascites: build of fluid in your abdominal area due to ascites will make it appear swollen. It can cause sudden fluid retention which can be indication of serious health conditions like liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.

Crohn’s disease, stomach cancer, liver cancer or even colon cancer have similar sign of bloating which is why you should not ignore abnormal bloating in your stomach.

Treatment

A well-balanced diet with less salt or eating can help you reduce the bloating. In cases where a change in diet shows no reduction in bloating, or it come with other signs like weight-loss nausea or rectal bleeding than you should consult with the doctor.

Bloating where stomach sizes kept on increasing is commonly caused by ascites, infections or tumors which you should never ignore.

For the treatment of liver disease in Delhi you can consult with one of the  liver specialist doctor in Delhi Dr. Sandeep Kumar Jha.