Causes and Treatment of Abdominal Bloating

Abdominal bloating and feeling of gas are common problems. Why is my stomach bloating? What is good for abdominal bloating? Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Meltem Ergün explains the answers to these questions.

Why Is My Stomach Bloating?

Prof. Dr. Meltem Ergün from Yeditepe University Kozyatağı Hospital Department of Gastroenterology gives the following answers to the problem of abdominal bloating: "Whenever I eat, I swell", "My stomach swells straight in the morning and in the evening like 6 months pregnant" Our patients come quite often with these complaints. While sometimes only these complaints occur, in some of our patients, heartburn, bitter water in the mouth, and constipation may accompany these symptoms.

What Factors Can Cause Abdominal Bloating?

Factors that can cause bloating and gas can be listed as follows:

Gastritis and stomach germs (Helicobacter)
Sensitive bowel syndrome (Irritable colon)
Other diseases of the large intestine (diverticulum, excessive bacterial growth, etc.)

Notice These Signs!

If there are alarm symptoms to be considered first, it is necessary to contact our doctor immediately. These are:

Unintentional weight loss
Anemia
Resistant nausea vomits
Bloody stool

What Can Be Done To Reduce Abdominal Bloating?

If gastritis is present in patients without alarm symptoms, giving treatment for gastritis and killing the helicobacter microbe will cause gas complaints to pass in 70-75% of patients.

In patients with pronounced constipation, in patients who go to the toilet 2-3 times a week and do not have enough ejaculation, it is important to regulate bowel rhythm for bloating and gas to pass.

In patients who have undergone abdominal surgery or gynecological surgery, intra-abdominal adhesions may occur later and may cause rhythm disturbance and excessive bacterial growth in the intestines. In this case, intestinal flora regulating drugs and probiotics will help.

Diet Good For Abdominal Bloating: Mediterranean Diet

Among the numerous diet programs in the world, the only one that has been proven to prolong human life and prevent the development of cancer is the Mediterranean diet. It is recommended to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, plenty of water, and olive oil foods, reduce foods such as bread and pastry, and consume protein-containing foods such as meat, fish, and chicken once a day (1 type every day).

The Mediterranean diet includes a classic Turkish breakfast, namely cheese, olives, tomatoes, and eggs.
Salad or yogurt with soup, 1 serving of meat, fish, or chicken at lunch
Soup with olive oil and yogurt can be consumed for dinner.
Patients without diabetes can eat as many fruits as they want.

Pilates and Sports Like Gymnastics Also Reduce Bloating

In addition to this regimen, walking for half an hour a day or sports such as pilates and gymnastics at home will also increase bowel movements and improve gas and bloating.

3 keys to fighting bloating: