In this section, we will see what causes bloating in stomach.
1. Gas and air
The most common cause of bloating particularly after eating is gas or air. When we swallow air or the food is broken in our stomach, the digestive tract gets filled up with gas. Every one of us swallows air during drinking or eating. But some folks swallow more air than others if they:
- Eat or drink really fast
- Smoke
- Eat chew gum
- Talk during eating
- Wear loose dentures
2. Medical Causes
Bloating is also caused due to many medical conditions and complications which are as following:
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Weight gain
- Heartburn
- Sensitivity to some foods
- Hormonal changes especially in women
- Stress, anxiety, depression etc.
- Eating disorders for example bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa
- Intestinal parasite infection called as giardiasis
- Bowel diseases such as Crohn’s diseases or ulcerative colitis
- Some medicines
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders
What helps with bloating?
After discussing the symptoms and causes of bloating, now we will discuss the treatments of gas and bloating.