Bloating Tips - How to get rid of it

Bloating is typically caused by an excess of gas or liquid inside the intestines.

Bloating Symptoms -

Pain in the belly/abdomen
Pain in the chest
Diarrhea
Constipation


Our diet has an immense effect on how we feel after each meal and just a few tweaks to what we eat can make all the difference.

We should eat an adequate amount of fiber in order to help our digestive tract process food effectively.

Good sources of fiber are vegetables, fruit and cereal type products such as wheat or oat bran.

A lack of water not only makes you feel bad it also makes constipation worse.

Drinking eight glasses a day will help your body feel hydrated and keep your digestive system happy.

Swallowing air is common and there are a few ways which this can happen which you should be aware of:

Chewing with your mouth open
Chewing gum
Drinking too quickly
Eating whilst moving
Talking and eating

If you find yourself doing many of these things it may be time to examine your habits in more detail in order to stop or reduce those behaviors.

An undiagnosed health condition or other health problems could be at the root of your discomfort, and it is highly recommended to visit your doctor if you feel it could be due to this.

Irritable bowel syndrome is aggravated by certain food and although there is no cure for the condition it can be controlled by managing your

diet well and avoiding certain foods. Foods that should be avoided are oily, fatty or fried and fizzy drinks containing artificial sweeteners (another reason to give up drinking them).

If you see blood in your stool, or experience severe discomfort visit your doctor as soon as possible. Causes for bloating and abdominal pain can result from bowel obstructions, parasitic infestations (i.e. worms) or other diseases.