Stomach Bloating

Stomach bloating is the uncomfortable feeling you get when the stomach seems to press against your skin. Intestinal gas builds up and presses hard and tight against your abdomen.

What causes stomach bloating? :-

Eating too quickly.

Not digesting your food.

Lactose intolerance.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.)

Lactose intolerance is caused by not being able to create enough of the enzyme that breaks down lactose. The lactose sits in the gut and produces gas and hence bloating.

If you only get bloating after eating certain types of foods then you may have a food intolerance. Try to cut them down or eliminate them altogether. Keep a diary of your food intake and any bloating episodes.

Stomach bloating can be caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Irritable Bowel Syndrome forms a group of symptoms. The most common symptoms of I.B.S. are :-

Abdominal pain.

Gas.

Bloating.

Diarrhoea.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder. The bowel doesn't function as it should. It is believed that I.B.S is due to an over-sensitive bowel. If you think you have I.B.S it is best to consult a doctor.