Bloating is a condition where your belly feels full and tight when it gets filled with air or
gas. And can be very uncomfortable, especially when its recurring. Research shows that 10 to 25%
of healthy people experience bloating to some degree, yet most
don’t do anything about it. So if bloating is a problem that you want to get rid of,
lll go over what it is, what causes it, how to treat bloating,
ways you can prevent it, and when to let your doctor know, so stay tuned till the end
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Most of us have experienced the feeling of being bloated, when your tummy is stretched,
puffy and uncomfortable. It can happen after a big weekend of eating or simply can become an
occasional inconvenience that you get from time to time. There are many possible causes of abdominal
bloating, and I recommend finding out what triggers it for you and eliminate them or treat
them first as safely as possible. Some of these causes are overeating, eating foods that cause
gas, lactose intolerance, gluten sensitivities, food allergies, constipation, heartburn and more.
I left a valuable link in the description that goes over causes in detail, so definitely check
that out.. I know that bloating can be very uncomfortable because When you do get bloated,
you feel as if you’ve eaten a big meal and there is no more room in your stomach because it feels
full or painful, so Let's quickly get into treatment and what you can do starting now.
Typically, the first line of treatment for bloating is changing your diet. Its important
to utilize lifestyle change as much as you can and Research has shown that a FODMAP diet can
reduce the symptoms of bloating.. Fodmap stands for: fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides,
monosaccharides and polyols, which are short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine absorbs
poorly and can cause bloating. So a low FODMAP diet avoids those fermentable, gas-producing
food ingredients. Lets break it down: foods that contain oligorsachharides are gonna be your wheat,
onions, garlic, legumes and beans. Disaccharides are your: milk, yogurt,
ice creams. Monosaccharides are your fructose containing foods, and polyols are sugar alcohols
found in foods such as apricots, nectarines, plums and cauliflower. The small intestine
doesn’t always fully absorb these carbohydrates all the way and passes them to the colon, where
they get fermented by bacteria and produce the gas that gets you bloating. Not everyone gets gas
and bloating from every FODMAP foods. So you might start by cutting them out and then slowly bringing
them back into your diet one at a time to pinpoint the problem foods! So to reiterate that,
eliminate the high fodmap foods, slowly bring them back in, identify what caused the bloating,
and eliminate. You can Pick up a food diary that I recommend in the description below that will help
keep everything in check,organized, and tracked. Keep in mind that an unhealthy diet in general,
smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and a low amount of exercise can be underlying
causes too. Deeper complications that cause bloating can be IBS, gastroparesis or a delay
in stomach emptying and SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in which the small intestines
overgrow the anaerobic bacteria that is supposed to be in the large intestines.
In excess they end up fermenting disaccharides, produce toxins as well as interfere with the
absorption of nutrients. I left a valuable link on sibo below too, so definitely check that out.
In terms of products you can take: always check in with your doctor first if its
okay for you to try any of these ingredients. you have your digestive enzymes, a common one
you may have heard is lactaid: Lactaid Fast Act Caplets work quickly to make dairy foods
easy to digest for those with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivities to prevent diarrhea, gas,
and bloating. Youll typically take it before food or it can be added to the food that causes the gas
and bloating and have been shown to help tremendously. Secondly, you can
try taking antacids. Although they have no effect on the gas that is presently in the intestines,
they enable gas build-up to be belched away more easily, reducing the amount of bloating that
develops. Thirdly there is: Simethicone, an oral anti-foaming agent that helps the body to expel
the gas more quickly to help prevent bloating from coming on. Links for all products are in the
description box below. Now that the treatment part is over, lets look 5 ways to prevent bloating.
Number 1.) Avoid chewing gum. Chewing gum can cause you to swallow extra air, which in turn
can lead to bloating.Number 2.) Limit carbonated drinks and drinking through straws.Number
3.).Eat more slowly to prevent swallowing air. eating when you're stressed or on the
run increases the air you swallow. number 4.) When increasing fiber intake to prevent constipation,
it is best to start slowly and increase the intake over several weeks to allow the body
to adjust to this change in the diet, if fiber is your cause of bloating.And Number 5.) Get moving.
It may help to take a short walk after eating to prevent bloating. Most of the time, bloating is
due to minor issues that the correct lifestyle changes or over the counter products will help
resolve. What you do need to know is when to let your doctor know. Please let your doctor know:
if you develop consistent diarrhea,Persistent or severe abdominal pain, Bloody stools, Changes
in the color or frequency of stools, Unintended weight loss, Chest discomfort, a Loss of appetite
or feeling full too quickly and if bloating is frequent and disrupting your daily life.
I hope this video was useful to you guys and that I hope you do share this video with someone you
know who can benefit from it. I also hope that you feel less bloated with these tips. Like the video,
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