ABDOMINAL BLOATING

Abdominal bloating is a gas buildup that causes swelling or distention of the abdomen, it is a problem that have no age respect because it happens to people of all ages, it is sometimes painful and most times causes inconveniences to the individual. Bloating pain are usually sharp and comes with stomach cramps it is sometimes mistaken for heart pain when its developed on the upper side of the chest.
Bloating are usually tied to the foods we eat and how we eat, with most people, poor diet and high level of stress is the cause but a few simple changes in lifestyle may help solve the problem
A bloated tummy is embarrassing, it makes the stomach protrude, feel full, gassy, making the individual uncomfortable and sometimes having pain.

Gas can be buildup in the abdomen:

1. In the process of eating or drinking

2. As food is being digested

3. While Chewing gum

4. Drinking through straw

5. Eating in a hurry

6. Eating and talking

7. Through carbonated drinks

8. By the bacteria produced in the gut

9. Smoking
10. Alcohol
11. Over eating

Some causes of bloating
1. Flatulence
2. Food intolerance
3. Heartburn and Acid reflux
4. Constipation
5. Hormonal problem
6. Infection
7. Dehydration
8. Indigestion
9. Irritable bowel syndrome

1. Flatulence
This is a medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus commonly known as farting or gassing. Flatulence is a natural part of digestion caused by gas producing bacteria in the intestinal tract, it is very common because we all accumulate gas in our digestive system, but if it becomes excessive it should be investigated because there may be an underlying medical cause.

2. Food intolerance

A great number of people experience food intolerance, this leads to excess gas buildup causing bloating in the abdomen, these are foods in the categories of; lactose, fructose, eggs, wheat, gluten rich foods etc.

3. Heartburn and Acid reflux

Heartburn is a gastrointestinal painful sensation in the chest that is caused by reflux, it occurs when a valve at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube that leads to the stomach is weak, this allows stomach acid to reflux or flow back into the esophagus, causing the intense burning of heartburn. Heartburn has different triggers and these are different for each individual

4. Constipation

This is a common gastrointestinal problem, it occurs when toxins from stool is reabsorbed into the blood stream, simple lifestyle changes such as exercise, stepping up on fiber rich foods with lots of fruits and vegetables can go a long way in alleviating constipation, it may sometimes get worse and require help to release the feces and reduce the amount of bloating.

5. Hormonal problem

Generally common in women, it could happen during pregnancy or just before the monthly period when the level of progesterone and estrogen hormones are raised above normal. This can slow down food movement in the a thereby leading to bloating. It could also happen during menopause and with women having fibroids. Eating fruits, drinking lots of water with a little exercise is enough to deal with the situation

6. Infection
You can become bloated if you are dealing with infection caused by elevated White blood cell count around the pelvic, urinary and gastrointestinal organs

7. Dehydration
Dehydration and electrolytes imbalance disturbs digestion and causes bloating

8. Indigestion
Lots of things can affect gut health and the ability to metabolize food properly, eating habits and digestive problems is one of the cause and a serious issue in bloating

9. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
IBS is a digestive disorder found more often in women than in men, it is a problem that causes the squeezing of the intestine too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too little or too slowly through the intestine with serious abdominal pain in the form of cramps, aches or sharp burning stabs.

Some food that causes bloating
1. Beans
2. Boiled eggs
3. Broccoli
4. Dairy products
5. Rich fatty foods
6. Foods you are intolerant to
7. Some carbohydrates that are not easily digested
8. Some food that takes a long time to digest thereby building up gas that leads to unpleasant smell associated with flatulence

Symptoms
1. Swollen abdomen
2. Abdomen tightness
3. Abdomen fullness
4. Abdominal pain
5. Heartburn
6. Vomiting
7. Severe gas
8. Constipation
9. Bloody stool
10. Diarrhea





Caution and Traeatment
1. Identify foods that causes you gas buildup agas
reduce their frequency
2. Eat less at a time to help your digestive process
3. Chew your food properly
4. A little exercise each day will do
5. Beat down your stress level
6. Eat early to avoid heartburn
7. Increase your fluid intake
8. Lifestyle changes
9. Activated charcoal is good, it will absorb the buildup gas
10. Ginger is a digestive boost
11. Colon detoxification