Common Causes of Stomach Bloating
Last updated December 12, 2010
Those who frequently suffer from stomach bloating, a condition that causes the stomach to swell, often causing tenderness and cramping, usually wonder what they can do to stop this from occurring. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also make buying clothing difficult, as the sufferer never knows just how round his or her stomach will be. Stomach bloating often leads to flatulence or belching, which can be embarrassing in social situations.
Finding the cause for stomach bloating is the first step in stopping it in its tracks. Often, a bloated stomach comes from the foods the individual consumes. Fatty foods, for instance, often cause gas problems, which can in turn lead to bloating. If you eat a food you are allergic or sensitive to, such as consuming dairy when you are lactose intolerant, you may also suffer from stomach bloating. Carbohydrates, such as beans, broccoli, and some fruits, may also cause stomach bloating. Avoiding these trigger foods is the best way to stop these problems, but sometimes finding the trigger foods is challenging.
Stress or anxiety problems can also cause stomach problems, including bloating. The best way to deal with this is to learn coping skills to use when you experience stressful events. If you suffer from chronic anxiety, talk to your doctor or a psychologist about ways to cope.
Finally, chronic conditions, such as celiac’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome, can lead to stomach upset and bloating. If you have ruled out dietary causes and do not feel you have significant stress or anxiety in your life to cause the problem, then consider this potential source. Irritable bowel syndrome is quite common, affecting as many as five million people, and one of the primary symptoms is chronic stomach bloating.
Lifestyle changes can help with stomach bloating. Learning to eat or drink slowly to avoid swallowing excess air is one option. Avoiding carbonated drinks, which add gas to the system, also helps. However, some situations of chronic stomach bloating do not seem to respond to these methods.
Rather than turning to chemically produced medications, which can sometimes do more harm than good, those suffering from chronic stomach bloating have a new option, RezVera. RezVera is a 100 percent natural supplement using digestive enzymes, aloe vera, and an ingredient found in red wine. This combination of ingredients has been proven to help the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including the pain and discomfort of stomach bloating. They soothe the digestive tract while replenishing the enzymes the body needs to digest food properly. Because the supplement is all natural, it can be taken by anyone struggling with stomach bloating, whether or not they have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
Natural Remedies for Stomach Bloating
Last updated August 08, 2010
What Causes Stomach Bloating??
Though bloating is a common occurrence, it’s usually a symptom of something more serious. The most common cause of bloating includes irritable bowel syndrome, a non life-threatening disorder of the gastrointestinal tract and easy to treat.
Gas is usually the cause of bloating if it’s not associated with IBS. However, for women, it could be from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), or otherwise related to the menstrual cycle. If you are overweight or obese from an improper diet, it is most likely from the indigestion of eating the wrong foods. If there is discomfort after every meal, the bloating is most likely from indigestion of an improper diet.
Simple steps such as these can help decrease the bloating and eliminate the gas causing it:
Taking a digestive supplement to counteract the excessive gas that causes bloating
Drinking the full recommended allowance of water (6 to 8 glasses per day)
Avoiding chewing gum, which produces gas
Avoiding fatty foods and dairy products, which delay the process of emptying the stomach
Drinking hot fennel tea, which relaxes the stomach and digestive organs, allowing them to eliminate gas and bloating
