🤰 Abdominal Bloating

Questions & Answers for Patients.

❓ What is abdominal bloating?

🤰 Bloating is when your belly feels full, tight, or swollen.
👖 Your pants may feel tight, and your stomach may look bigger.

❓ What causes bloating?

💨 Bloating is often caused by gas or slow digestion.
Common causes include:

🍽️ Eating too fast
🍔 Eating large meals
💨 Swallowing air
🚽 Constipation
😟 Stress or worry
🌾 Certain foods

🌱 Bloating and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

❓ What is IBS?

🧠 IBS is a gut condition where the bowels are very sensitive.
It does not damage the intestines, but it can cause symptoms.

❓ How does IBS cause bloating?

💨 With IBS:

Gas builds up more easily
The gut moves food too fast or too slow
Stress can make symptoms worse

❓ Common IBS symptoms

🤰 Bloating
💩 Diarrhea or constipation (or both)
😣 Belly pain that feels better after using the bathroom

❓ What helps with bloating in IBS?

✅ Try these tips:

🍽️ Eat small meals
🐢 Eat slowly
📓 Keep a food diary
🚶 Walk after meals
🧘 Relax and manage stress

🚽 Bloating and Constipation

❓ What is constipation?

🚽 Constipation means:

Hard stools
Fewer bowel movements
Trouble passing stool

❓ How does constipation cause bloating?

💩 When stool stays in the gut too long:

Gas builds up
The belly feels tight and uncomfortable

❓ What helps with bloating from constipation?

✅ Helpful habits:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🥦 Eat fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
🚶 Be active every day
🚽 Do not ignore the urge to go

🍎 Foods That May Cause Bloating

Some foods cause more gas:

🥛 Milk and cheese
🫘 Beans and lentils
🥤 Soda and fizzy drinks
🧅 Onions, cabbage, broccoli

👉 Not everyone reacts the same way.

❓ When should I see a doctor?

⚠️ Call your doctor if bloating:

Happens almost every day
Is very painful
Comes with weight loss
Comes with vomiting or fever
Comes with blood in stool

✅ Simple Daily Tips to Reduce Bloating

🌞 Everyday steps:

🍽️ Eat slowly
💧 Drink water
🚶 Move your body
❌ Avoid soda
🧘 Reduce stress

🩺 Remember:

Most bloating is not dangerous, but long-lasting bloating should be checked by a doctor.

Disclaimer:

This information is for general purposes and may not apply to your particular case. Please call our clinic to schedule an appointment at 737 356 8875 to discuss further.