Always Bloated? – Possible Causes and Cures
Always feeling bloated? Is it a serious health problem,
or is it something that’ll pass? If you’re feeling
bloated, what can you do about it?
Bloating can be very simple to treat, or it could be
an indication of more serious problems. Here are a few
different causes of bloating and what to do about it.
==> Food Allergies
A lot of people have glucose allergy or allergy to milk
without knowing it. The allergies aren’t serious enough
to cause them to break out in hives or have difficulty
breathing; unfortunately the mild symptoms make it
difficult to identify the cause of allergies.
The best way to test yourself for allergies is to get
an allergy test from a doctor. Alternatively, try
cutting glucose or milk from your diet for 3 weeks to
see if symptoms disappear.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be cured in some
people, while in others the symptoms can be reduced by
taking dietary precautions.
IBS can result in bloating, in addition to diarrhea,
stomach pains and excess gas.
IBS is best diagnosed by a medical professional. Don’t
assume that it’ll go away on its own.
Note that if you’re a woman, you have a three times
higher likelihood of having IBS than men.
==> Fatty Foods, Liquids after Food, Large Meals
Bloating could just be a symptom of poor dietary habits.
For example, fatty foods could line the stomach and cause
excess acid to be produced. This in turn creates the
sensation of bloating and heartburn.
Eating overly large meals can also cause bloating. This
is simply the case of having too much food in the stomach.
Having a lot of liquid within 30 to 60 minutes of eating
can also cause bloating. The liquid isn’t moving through
your system because it’s blocked by the recently ingested
food. Furthermore, the liquids dilute the stomach base and
acid, causing digestion to take longer and creating more
of a sense of bloating.
The solution? Eat smaller meals with low-fat foods. Eat
more often if necessary, but keep meals small. Drink before
meals rather than after.
==> Candida
Candida is a bacterium that grows naturally in your digestive
system. Normally, Candida doesn’t cause any problems.
Every once in a while, however, due to chemical imbalances in
the body, Candida can overgrow. Among other things, this can
cause a sense of bloating.
There are a number of cures for Candida. Home cures generally
revolve around cutting any and all sugar intake for a few
weeks. There are also several medical cures to choose from.
As you can tell, there are a number of different causes for
bloating. If it only lasts for a week or two, then it might
make sense to just try to treat it at home. However, if it
lasts more than two or three weeks, seek a medical professional
for a real diagnosis.