{"id":3264,"date":"2020-10-14T23:22:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T23:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/14\/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-normal-bloated-stomach-and-something-more-serious\/"},"modified":"2020-10-14T23:22:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T23:22:31","slug":"how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-normal-bloated-stomach-and-something-more-serious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techclot.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/14\/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-normal-bloated-stomach-and-something-more-serious\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell the Difference Between a Normal Bloated Stomach and Something More Serious"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Tell the Difference Between a Normal Bloated Stomach and Something More Serious<\/a><\/p>\n

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Feeling like you have a bloated stomach at various points throughout the day is a completely normal and common experience. There\u2019s nothing wrong with experiencing minor bloating<\/a> after, say, having a meal. Even if it\u2019s uncomfortable, it\u2019s usually temporary. Let\u2019s all just thank evolving fashion technology for elastic waistbands and not make ourselves feel bad about having a bloated stomach.<\/p>\n

With that said, persistent bloating<\/a> can sometimes be an indication that something is going on with your health, which might be worth getting checked out. Below, we\u2019ll go over a few different things that can cause run-of-the-mill bloating vs. potentially serious bloating. But first, it\u2019s important to clarify the difference between bloating and distension.<\/p>\n

You might swear that your abdomen has expanded after finishing a meal, but not see the difference when you look at yourself. Other times, you may feel like you’re about to burst, and it\u2019s undeniable that your abdomen has pushed out.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it’s important to differentiate the sensation of bloating from the physical change of what we call distension,\u201d Simon Hong, M.D., a gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) and clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, tells SELF. \u201cThey often go together, but bloating is that feeling of feeling full, which most people attribute to gas.\u201d Distension, he explains, is a noticeable, visible difference in the size of your abdomen.<\/p>\n

Feeling bloated for a few hours can be completely normal for a bunch of reasons, like the aforementioned gas. Experiencing distension alongside that sensation can be normal, too. But if your abdomen is physically distended and doesn\u2019t return to where it was before, \u201cthat\u2019s something that\u2019s concerning,\u201d Dr. Hong tells SELF.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways to get to the bottom of what’s causing that bloated feeling.<\/p>\n

Look for food-related patterns in your bloating.<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re trying to understand why you\u2019re feeling bloated, consider the context, Dr. Hong tells SELF. \u201cThe kind of bloating that may be less dangerous, so to speak, is the kind that seems to have a regular pattern,\u201d Dr. Hong says. This is especially relevant to your diet. If you\u2019ve noticed that you\u2019re regularly getting unusually bloated\u2014relative to what you\u2019re used to\u2014after eating, consider what was on the menu, especially anything new.<\/p>\n

There are a few common dietary culprits that cause bloating in a lot of people. For example, dairy<\/a> products. Russell Cohen, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the University of Chicago\u2019s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, points to dairy intolerance\u2014specifically an inability to digest lactose<\/a>, the sugars in dairy products\u2014as a common cause of bloating.<\/p>\n

The Genetics Home Reference with the National Institutes of Health (NIH)<\/a> says that approximately 65 percent of people develop a reduced ability to digest lactose as they get older. And those odds might be higher depending on your background. For example, some degree of lactose intolerance is more common among people of East Asian, West African, Arab, Jewish, Greek, and Italian descent. And because people tend to develop lactose intolerance after childhood, it could explain an increase in bloating and distension after eating dairy as you age.<\/p>\n

Lactose is one example from a group of food substances called FODMAPs<\/a> to look out for when tracking your diet and bloating. Take a deep breath before reading what that stands for: fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols. These are carbohydrates that your body struggles to digest and absorb, which can lead to bloating and distension.<\/p>\n

As well as in dairy products, FODMAPS are present in<\/a> certain fruits and vegetables\u2014including onions, cauliflower, apples, and watermelon\u2014as well as legumes, processed meats, wheat, rye, high fructose corn syrup, and nuts like cashews and pistachios. FODMAPS don\u2019t affect everyone equally, so while certain FODMAPS may make you feel bloated, you may be able to process others just fine. The intention is not to permanently stop eating every kind of FODMAP because you think some may be behind your bloating\u2014it\u2019s best to check with someone like a doctor or registered dietitian before trying any kind of elimination diet for health purposes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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