Why is My Stomach Bloated?
Why is My Stomach Bloated?
There can be many factors related to why you have stomach bloating….
Taking into consideration your dietary choices leading up to your symptoms and sometimes even days before is always a great place to start. Unfortunately for many people this connection is not made, until it is too late.
A statistic that may come to surprise you is that as least one out of every ten adults in the United States suffers from severe abdominal bloating, gas pain or indigestion on a regular basis. That’s a lot of people with upset tummies!
4 Causes of Stomach Bloating
If you have done you best to rule out most commonly allergic foods like ones containing gluten, dairy, and soy the next step is to look to other causes relating to your symptoms of bloating:
- Physical obstruction. If you have had some sort of physical trauma, it could have led to an obstruction in the intestines or stomach. The only way to rule this out is to visit a physician and ask for the proper tests.
- Functional problems with the intestines. In some cases, there might be an underlying condition which impairs the digestive tracts normal function.
- Stress. The higher the level of stress you are under the more impaired your digestion, as stress impacts the sympathetic nervous system.
- Internal distress from nicotine or alcohol. If you are a smoker or you drink heavily, these affect your entire body, including your digestive tract.
It is important to look at all aspects of the individual when looking to understand why they may be experiencing stomach bloating. Bloating is only one of the symptoms related to some underlying health issue, and it is important to listen to your body when it is telling you something is not in balance. In our easy to read eBook, we guide you through how to prevent bloating in the first place, and help create a life for you bloating free.
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