What causes bloating?

Question

what causes the body to bloat and why does it happen?

and dont say eating too much or something like that! i want to know like scientific answer.

Answer 1

Different things can cause the body or stomach to bloat. Here are some scientific facts that may be of help to you.

Definition

Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by gas in the bowel.

Alternative Names

Bloating

Causes

Overeating

Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances

Air swallowing (a nervous habit)

Irritable bowel syndrome

Partial bowel obstruction

Constipation

Small bowel bacterial overgrowth

Acid Reflux or heartburn

Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.

More about bloating:

Bloating is an extremely common problem. Consider the surge of probiotic yogurt and drinks that have flooded the market in recent years, all aimed at reducing abdominal bloating. Scan the newsagent's shelves and you're sure to find several glossy magazines with headlines featuring articles on "HOW TO BEAT THE BLOAT!" Television commercials are peppered with advertisements promoting products containing 'friendly bacteria' challenging us to eat our way to a flat stomach within 14 days.

What causes us to bloat up in the first place? Almost certainly

the problem lies in the foods we eat. Although it should be

pointed out that in some cases, bloating can be an indicator

of a more serious underlying condition for many people,

bloating is due to sensitivity to particular foods.

The reasons why are unclear. It would be so easy to blame our modern day living and a diet of junk food. Sometimes, some of the healthiest products can turn out to be the worst culprits. Broccoli, cabbage, beans and pulses are among

the most common offenders. Some people find that they will bloat up after even the most innocent of snacks for example,

eating a cheese sandwich or a bowl of mushroom soup.

So how do you discover the cause of your bloating and can you ever get rid of it? Well, you could continue with the usual remedies such as:

eating the probiotic yogurts

taking charcoal tablets

and drinking peppermint tea which will almost certainly soothe the discomfort.

All of these can make you feel better in the short term, but it

will not help you get to the root of the problem and find more

permanent solution. For this, you will need to take a more

philosophical approach when considering what you're eating

and drinking on a regular basis.

The easiest place to start is by trying an elimination diet.

This involves following a very strict, bland diet and keeping an

accurate account of everything you consume and recording

any reaction you may have. Provided the diet you follow is

restrictive enough, you should notice an improvement within

a few days. Once your bloating has settled down, you may

begin re-introducing foods one at a time which will help you

identify those causing you the problem. Elimination diets are

not the most exciting eating plans; however, when they are

followed properly they can produce quick results and set you

on your way to overcoming bloating for good.

Other factors I found, some of which are repititious but are

explained in more thorough detail, are the following reasons:

There is nothing like bloating to make you feel sluggish and

really uncomfortable. As uncomfortable as this feeling is, it is

a universally common problem, which tends to affect almost

everyone. Because bloating can have several causes, we

quite often don’t know where to start to avoid discomfort.

The first step in figuring out the cause of abdominal bloating

is to determine whether it is associated with what you are

eating or drinking.



Bloating can be caused by diet, particularly if someone has a high salt intake or eats a lot of gas-producing foods, such as dark leafy veggies or beans. Calcium supplements can also cause gas in some people.

A simple reflex like inhaling can be the cause of bloating.

Some people actually swallow more air in as a result of stress

or simply when they eat! Chewing on gum and smoking can

also make you inhale more air, aggravating the discomfort.

Avoid talking while you’re eating to prevent bloating.

However, one of the main causes of bloating and gas is food that doesn't get properly absorbed. Sorbitol, for example, which is commonly contained in sugar-free gum, is not

absorbed by the body. Milk (more specifically milk sugar or

lactose) is another culprit that our body isn't necessarily

engineered to digest. Fructose (the sugar in fruit) is equally not well tolerated by some people.

Many desserts are prepared with very rich, creamy products that contain a lot of lactose. They’re often irresistible, but try to avoid dairy altogether for a few days and see if your symptoms change.

There are certain fruits and vegetables, especially when raw, like cauliflower and broccoli that, again, our body doesn't

have the right enzymes to digest completely. This feeds

bacteria and results in more gas and flatulence.

I hope you find this information to be of some help to you.  Ã¢Â˜Âº