ABDOMINAL BLOATING
Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. The abdomen may also be swollen (distended), hard, and painful. Bloating is often accompanied by: Pain Excessive gas (flatulence) Frequent burping or belching Abdominal rumbling or gurgles. *CAUSES OF BLOATING* Constipation - A lot of people don't even know they're constipated. While having fewer bowel movements than normal is a symptom of constipation, one may still be constipated even if he/she has regular bowel movements. Other symptoms of constipation include: Straining to start or finish a bowel movement Stool that looks like rocks and pebbles Constipation can contribute to abdominal pain and bloating. The longer the stool sits in the colon, the more time bacteria have, to ferment what is there. Gas and air - Gas is the most common cause of bloating, especially after eating. Gas builds up in the digestive tract when undigested food gets broken down or when air is swallowed. Small int...