Feeling bloated? 5 Common Reasons Why You May Be Bloated

Bloating is a symptom of an unhealthy bacteria and enzyme balance in the gut. Bloating can have a wide range of underlying causes, from the downright dangerous to the insignificant. So, if you notice that episodes of bloating are happening regularly, talk to your doctor about it.

Flatulence is an uncomfortable feeling in your visceral region when your lower or upper abdomen feels uncomfortably tight and your stomach often distends. There is no single reason why you are bloated.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “Normally, components of food are digested and absorbed in the small intestine. However, when this process is not complete, the absorbed components move to the large intestine, where bacteria break them down, causing Gas is released which causes bloating.”

However there are many treatments ranging from homeopathic to allopathic to naturopathic to get rid of inflammation. Health experts recommend drinking green tea, ginger with hot water, coriander seeds and cucumber or coconut water soaked in hot water. However, the remedies can only work if you know what is causing the problem.

Here we have listed 5 reasons that could be causing your flatulence:

drinking water with meals

Water dilutes your stomach acid, so make sure you are not drinking water within 15-30 minutes before and after eating.

low stomach acid

Low stomach acid can cause bloating because stomach acid is needed to digest and absorb nutrients.

Tension

Being in a state of the sympathetic nervous system can cause digestion to stop. Stress can be physical, emotional or even an underlying health problem.

eating too fast

When you eat, eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. This will allow your body to get into that parasympathetic state (rest and digest)

gut dysbiosis

If there’s any kind of imbalance in your gut microbiome or overgrowth, it can lead to inflammation.

Indigestion is an issue that affects many people in today’s fast paced society. Working professionals often eat at restaurants, skip meals and eat late at night and all these reasons can lead to bloating, thus a healthy lifestyle and a smart approach can work in your favour.

(This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals.)