Sunday 28 February 2016

Causes of Abdomen Bloating

What causes bloating of abdomen?
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels uncomfortably full and gaseous and may also be swollen or distended.

Common causes are:

  • Indigestion
  • Gas and flatulence
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Gall bladder Stones
  • PMS- Pre menstrual syndrome


Some other  causes:
Other lesser known reasons can be intestinal infections, worms, Irritable bowl syndrome etc.

What can be done to reduce the bloating?

  • Start the day with 2 glasses of water.
  • Follow it with green tea, banana, flax seeds, almonds
  • Eat a fruit every hour like melons, oranges,apples etc.
  • Have carbohydrates in lunch with lot of greens-spinach, carrots etc.
  • Reduce carbonated beverages from the diet.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Exercise/walk regularly
  • Reduce dairy products in case of lactose intolerance
  • Increase yogurts, lassi /chaas in the diet.

In case these don't help much then do visit the doctor to ascertain the main cause of bloating.
Homoeopathy has cure for IBS, Indigestion, Lactose intolerance, Food related allergies etc. 

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