What to do if you have stomach bloating

Stomach bloating is very uncomfortable, what should I do? Bloating is very common in daily life, and it can happen to both adults and children. In particular, some people will feel their stomachs are filled with gas after a meal, and they will feel uncomfortable whether sitting or lying down. Once a person has bloating, it will not only affect his life, but also cause him to feel depressed. What exactly causes abdominal bloating? What should you do when you have bloating?

1. Introduction to abdominal bloating

Abdominal bloating is gastrointestinal bloating, which is a general term for a series of symptoms caused by indigestion. Indigestion is often manifested as abdominal pain or discomfort after meals, often accompanied by nausea, belching, hiccups, abdominal bloating, etc. Among them, belching, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, excessive flatulence, and hiccups are mostly considered to be gastrointestinal flatulence. The gas in the gastrointestinal tract is discharged through the mouth as belching and through the anus as flatus. Some of it can be absorbed by the intestinal wall. When the amount of gas retained in the gastrointestinal tract of a normal adult increases every day, he or she will feel bloated. Long-term indigestion can also lead to malnutrition, decreased immune function, etc. Indigestion is only a clinical manifestation and needs to be differentiated from early gastric cancer, pancreatic, gallbladder, and liver diseases. Therefore, patients with indigestion should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

2. Causes of abdominal bloating

1. Swallowing of large amounts of air: Aerophagia can cause swallowing of large amounts of gas. When mental factors or certain gastrointestinal diseases increase saliva, more gas can also be swallowed along with saliva. Drinking large amounts of water or beverages can also easily cause swallowing of air.

2. Intestinal emptying disorder: When intestinal obstruction or weakened intestinal wall tension occurs, excess gas and fluid may accumulate in the intestine.

3. Indigestion: Rough foods high in fiber can increase the capacity of the intestinal cavity and affect normal peristalsis, causing abdominal distension; long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can inhibit normal intestinal flora and cause food fermentation to produce gas. Many gastrointestinal diseases, as well as diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, peritoneum, etc. can cause gastrointestinal bloating.

4. Gastrointestinal lesions: various gastrointestinal inflammations, ulcers, tumors, etc.

3. How to relieve abdominal bloating