Severe stomach bloating remedies

Bloating may reflect trapped gas, constipation, a food intolerance, or irritable bowel syndrome. Coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, giardiasis, and Helicobacter pylori infection can also cause digestive symptoms. Bloating is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, and its presence does not show which condition is responsible.

Eat slowly, take smaller meals, chew thoroughly, and notice whether fizzy drinks, chewing gum, or particular foods worsen symptoms. Gentle walking can encourage bowel movement; avoid suddenly adding large amounts of fibre if constipation is severe. Keep a short record of meals, bowel habits, pain, and swelling. Do not remove several food groups without guidance, because a clinician or nutrition counsellor can help protect a balanced diet. A pharmacist can discuss a suitable treatment for constipation or gas after checking your medicines and health conditions.

Arrange an appointment if bloating is frequent, persistent, newly changing, or associated with weight loss, ongoing diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, or reduced appetite. Seek urgent care for severe or sudden abdominal pain, a hard swollen abdomen, repeated vomiting, blood in stool, fever with worsening pain, or inability to pass stool or gas. Faintness, very little urine, or marked thirst can indicate dehydration and also needs prompt attention.

Ask whether your pattern suggests intolerance, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, or another cause; whether tests are appropriate; which foods or medicines might contribute; and how to change your diet without losing essential nutrients.