Bloating is an abnormal condition characterized by the accumulation of large amounts of gas in the intestines. This condition is often accompanied by pain in the abdomen, rumbling. Bloating can be caused by malnutrition, large amounts of air entering the stomach when eating, and chronic digestive diseases. It is necessary to correct the lack of pancreatic enzymes, take the drugs recommended by your doctor. Products that cause increased gas formation are those that contain a large amount of fiber - legumes, cabbage, brown bread, apples. These products increase the activity of intestinal bacteria, which break down undigested food residues in the intestines. From this, gases are released. Therefore, a diet with bloating must also be followed.
Speaking figuratively, our digestive system can be represented in the form of a tube that begins with the mouth and ends with the anus. The intestinal content of gases, along with liquid and solid, is the norm. The point is the volume of gases - there should be no more than 300 milliliters of them. Gases appear in the intestines when air enters the stomach when swallowing, gases are a product of the intestinal microflora, and they also come from the blood.
Dysbacteriosis is the cause of bloating in the colon. Alien microbes appear in the intestines when the immunity and protective capabilities of the body are reduced. Such microbes use their own methods of digesting food - fermentation and decay. These processes lead to increased gas formation. If the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes for digestion, then the amount of undigested food entering the intestines increases.
Flatulence can occur due to disruptions in the intestinal motor function. In other words, intestinal movements are not coordinated, although a person has no anatomical diseases. In this case, abdominal pain can be felt, diarrhea or constipation occurs.
Bloating nutrition should be adjusted. If the cause of the ailment is the ingress of a large amount of air into the oral cavity during eating, you should give up smoking, carbonated drinks, chewing gum. If the reason is improper nutrition, you need to follow a diet, excluding foods rich in coarse fiber from the diet. In addition, it is recommended to eat in small portions up to six times a day. Do not rush while eating and chew food well.
If bloating is caused by the consequences of a lack of enzymes produced by the pancreas, pancreatitis - your doctor should prescribe medications that will help make up for the lack of enzymes.
One way or another, you must always chew food carefully. So pieces of food are easier to digest. Well, if you have the opportunity to find out which of the products your body perceives hard. For example, wheat is often a source of gas formation. Try to exclude it from the diet for one to two weeks, replacing it with other cereals - rye, rice, oats. Watch for changes in the body, if any. If you notice that bloating has become less pronounced, then consume less wheat for several months. Take medications containing the necessary enzymes. Many of these medicines and nutritional supplements are made on the basis of papaya and pineapple, so eating these fruits fresh is also very beneficial.
If dietary adjustment and compliance with the recommendations given in this article does not help get rid of the malaise, then you need to see a doctor. You may need to be tested to determine the course of treatment.