To help reduce water retention, the Mayo Clinic recommends steps like curbing your salt intake if you think sodium may be a factor. These both fall under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease IBD , which describes conditions that cause inflammation of various parts of the bowel. In addition to bloating , here are symptoms that may indicate IBD :.
But these are serious, chronic conditions that require treatment. Other medical conditions can cause persistent, painful bloating, including irritable bowel syndrome also known as IBS, this describes a wide range of symptoms with no observable physical cause and celiac disease a chronic disease in which the immune system attacks the small intestine when it detects the presence of gluten.
They may recommend investigating with blood tests such as a C-reactive protein CRP test , which can show whether you have inflammation that may indicate a health condition, and a fecal calprotectin CALPR test , which specifically tests for active GI inflammation, Dr.
They can also offer guidance on other diagnostic tests you may need, like an endoscopy, in which a doctor uses a flexible tube to examine your digestive system. Based on the issue in question, treatment follows from there. Most of the time, bloating indicates nothing more than your digestive system doing its job.
SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Avoid caffeine in coffee, tea and cola. You could try decaffeinated tea, peppermint tea, green tea, or herbal and fruit teas instead. Avoid fizzy carbonated drinks because these contain gas. You might want to think about the way you drink if you find you are feeling gassy soon after mealtimes. It might help to take sips rather than large gulps of liquid.
Alcoholic drinks can also increase the amount of gas produced. Other tips Try to limit stress, which can make you gulp air. For example, when you are tense, practise slow breathing. Avoid sitting for long periods. If sitting at work, take regular breaks at least every hour to stretch the legs and tummy. Try to take regular exercise to help improve intestinal transit. Take a short walk after eating in order to move digested food and gas around.
Gently, but firmly, massage the abdomen from right to left to release trapped wind. Practise anal sphincter exercises to help with uncontrollable passing of wind. There is more information about these exercises in our Managing Bowel Incontinence in IBD information sheet which you can find on our website. Wear clothes that are not too tight around your waist, as these can increase the pressure on your abdomen and make it harder for wind to pass along normally.
How can I get rid of smells? However, if you are concerned about odours, the following ideas may help: Try to ensure that the room you are in is well-ventilated.
Light a scented candle, an aromatherapy oil burner try lavender or lemon oil or incense stick. Some people find that aerosol air fresheners can help mask smells. Try a solid block freshener that works all the time, or a freshener that releases a fragrance at regular intervals. Try neutralising sprays or gels that help eliminate odours, such as Neutradol Spray or Gel available from chemists and supermarkets , or Fresh Drop Smell Stop available online.
Wear underwear or pads that absorb gas. These are available online at flat-d. Use a seat cushion that filters gas. This is available from gasbgon. What else may relieve symptoms? BMC Gastroenterol. Effect of a low-flatulogenic diet in patients with flatulence and functional digestive symptoms. Neurogastroenterol Motil.
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Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Azpiroz F. I also keep records of all of my symptoms, bowel habits, etc. Keep spare, loose-fitting clothing for your belly-bloated moments. Keep your doctors up to date on your symptoms.
Eat smaller meals. One of the social media posts I mentioned earlier. Author Details. Mary Horsley. I am a fur mom of one dog, my child, Bilbo Baggins. I enjoy sharing my journey with other invisible illness warriors through IBD News and also my personal blog. I live each day trying to find the positive because, for me, it could be worse.
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