What should I do if my belly is constantly bulging?

Every person has worried about bloating at least once in his life, and some people experience this feeling constantly. Bloating and distension of the abdomen is called flatulence, it causes many discomforts, unpleasant sensations, and sometimes causes severe pain. What should I do if my belly is pounding? In the first place, it is recommended to seek help from a specialist to exclude the presence of serious diseases.

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Types of flatulence
Products that cause flatulence
Reasons for
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Threat
Diet
Diet Popular remedies
Prevention

Types of meteorism

The types of flatulence are classified according to the cause of its appearance:

Alimentary - due to products that increase gas production.
Dynamic - is caused by a violation of the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, for example, because of infections that have a toxic effect on the musculature of the intestine.
Digestive - due to disturbances in digestive processes, for example, with enzymatic deficiency, dysbiosis, etc.

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Mechanical - the result of the formation of growths( adhesions, tumors, strictures) inside the intestines that delay the waste of life.
Dysbiotic - occurs due to the large number of gas-forming bacteria in the intestine.
Psychogenic - appears against the background of mental disorders, for example, frequent stresses, hysteria, etc.
Circulatory - formed due to circulatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Products that cause flatulence

One of the most common causes of bloating is eating products that promote the formation of gases and stimulate the processes of fermentation in the intestine. They are divided into several groups:

Foods rich in fiber, cellulose and fibers. These include: legumes( peas, beans, lentils, etc.), mushrooms, nuts, vegetables( cabbage, radish, radish), black bread, fruits( apples, grapes, pears, bananas, peaches).
Products with gluten - sausages, any kind of preserves, sauces, mayonnaise, vinegar, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages based on gluten grains.
Dairy products - cream, milk, sour cream.
Carbonated beverages and kvass contribute to the rapid accumulation of gases in the intestine.

Read also an article about celiac disease and those products that need to be excluded and introduced into your diet to people with gluten intolerance http://woman-l.ru/spisok-produktov-bez-glyutena/

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Reasons for

Adult frequentMeteorisms are associated with various gastrointestinal disorders with microbiocenosis disorders: pancreatitis, anal fissures, enteritis, gastritis, acute infections, dysbacteriosis, enterocolitis, hemorrhoids, obstruction and irritable bowel syndrome. Other diseases that cause flatulence include peritonitis, helminthiases, cholecystitis, neurosis, hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. Also, an increase in the volume of gases can occur after surgery and the use of antibiotics.

Meteorisms occur with a long chewing gum, hasty food intake for conversations or in an unsettled environment. Together with the food, the air is swallowed, it accumulates, the stomach puffs and swells.

In a newborn, the abdominal distension appears due to improper application to the breast and the resulting swallowing of air, physiological dysbiosis, maternal failure to comply with the diet during lactation, feeding the baby with unadapted mixtures( for example, cow's milk), as well as untimely introduction of complementary foods.

The flatulence of a baby can arise as a result of the physiological features of digestion. In a baby up to a year, the barrier function of the stomach is developed much lower than in adults, the motor function is slowed down, and the muscular layer of the intestine is poorly developed.

In an older child, the cause of flatulence is mainly diseases of the digestive system( colitis, pancreatitis, chronic gastritis).Also, the cause of bloating in children can be the use of excessive amounts of protein foods, fats or carbohydrates( in comparison with age norms), overeating.

In pregnancy, flatulence can occur as a result of hormonal changes, digestive tract diseases, improper nutrition of the expectant mother, disturbance of microflora or squeezing of the intestines by a child's place.

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Than

is dangerous One-time cases of bloating do not pose any danger and pass when eliminating a provoking factor. Dangerous are chronic or persistent meteorisms. Regular disruption of the intestinal tract leads to poor absorption of nutrients and damage to the mucous membrane. Frequent bloating can provoke intoxication, which is manifested by a decrease in immunity, general weakness, sleep disturbance.

From the psychological point of view, meteorisms cause fear of disgrace in society, stress and constant anxiety. Stomach expansion can also be a sign of the development of a serious gastrointestinal disease, which can be stopped by timely treatment.

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Treatment of

After diagnosis, the doctor prescribes a diet, taking into account the characteristics of digestive disorders and treatment of the identified underlying disease, drugs for bloating and flatulence.

The choice of a particular medicine depends on the cause of the appearance of the pathology:

Means for improving intestinal peristalsis based on domperidone - Naumilium, Motorix, Motilium.
Adsorbents for the absorption of toxins and their excretion from the body: Smecta, Atoxyl, Polyphepan, Activated Carbon, Enterosgel, etc.
Enzymatic agents when their production is inadequate: Pepsin, Creon, Mezim, Festal, Pancreatin, etc.
Defoamers reduce fermentationand contribute to the removal of gases: Espumizan, Sab Simplex, Disflatil, Maalox, Pepfiz, etc.
Soothing drugs are prescribed if the cause of flatulence is a severe stressful situation.
Spasmolytics are prescribed for problematic peristalsis and intestinal spasms, for example, Trimethad.
Preparations containing lacto and bifidobacteria for normalization of intestinal flora: Lineks, Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform, Hilak forte, etc.

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In meteorism, children are most often prescribed prokinetic drugs and folk medicine( tincture of dill, cumin).They reduce the processes of fermentation and putrefaction in the intestines, promote digestion of food and remove gases. Defoamers and enterosorbents help to remove and remove increased gas formation.

In the treatment of flatulence in most children can be applied massage, a warmer on the stomach, candles with glycerin, gas pipe.

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Diet

With flatulence, it is important to adhere to the right menu to eliminate the emerging pathology. All dishes must be stewed, boiled or steamed. Food should be consumed warm, because very hot and cold dishes are capable of provoking an exacerbation. Food should be divided - in small portions up to 5-6 times a day.

The abdominal bloating diet is based on products that do not cause the formation of gases in the intestinal tract and help to reduce them. These include:

Carrots, beets, pumpkin, fresh cucumbers.
Low-fat fish, poultry, lean meat.
Green.
Vegetable soups.
Wheat dried bread, rusks, diet breads, bran.
Eggs soft-boiled or omelette, steamed.
Green tea, cocoa, not strong coffee.
Natural fresh juices - orange, apple.
Pomegranates, apricots, baked apples, persimmons.
Garlic. Sour-milk products( kefir, cottage cheese, yoghurt).
Cereals, except for millet and pearl barley.
Mineral water without gas.
Pistachio.

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Folk remedies

Effective recipe for flatulence that can be prepared at home:

10 grams of parsley seeds pour 200 milliliters of cold water and soak on the steam bath for no more than 30 minutes. Take 5 times a day for 1 tablespoon.
10 grams of dill seeds brew in 350 milliliters of boiling water and leave to infuse for 3 hours. Drink 100 milliliters for 1.5 hours before meals.
2 teaspoons finely chopped dandelion root pour 250 milliliters of cold water and leave for 7-8 hours. Eat 50 milliliters at least 4 times a day before meals.
10 grams of dried chamomile flowers brewed with 250 milliliters of boiling water, hold on for 5-7 minutes, then let it brew for 4 hours and drink 30 milliliters 4 times a day before meals.
20 grams of mint leaves pour 400 milliliters of boiling water and insist 25 minutes, then strain and drink 150 milliliters 30 minutes before eating.
Cleansing enema made from chamomile broth. In 1.5 liters of water, add 200 milliliters of chamomile broth, cooked 2 hours before using the enema. The procedure is recommended to spend 3 days in a row, in the morning and at bedtime.

Helps in the digestion of food, and also reduces fermentation in the intestines of ginger.½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger pour 250 milliliters of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes for infusion. Ginger tea is recommended in the morning 20 minutes before breakfast. It is also recommended to take before breakfast and lunch 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil.

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Prevention

To reduce the use of gas-forming products.
With lactose intolerance, refrain from eating dairy products.
Discard chewing gum, candy and carbonated drinks.
Regularly do exercises and a set of exercises for abdominal muscles.
With sedentary work, it is recommended to take a break every 2 hours, during which it is necessary to walk.

Alisa

I try not to eat fluffy foods, but for some reason it still does not clean up the bloat.

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