Needless to say, bloating due to heavy meals, spicy foods, or menstruation in women is one of the most commonly encountered effects. Although temporary, the embarrassing symptoms of this natural phenomenon, which include a tight stomach, bad belching and soles, can be painful. Therefore, immediate attention becomes necessary before inflammation indicates serious conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic intestinal disease and bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Recognizing this urgency of care and guidance, obesity expert Dr. Anjali Hooda, MBBS and MD, details this in a candid conversation with Hindustan Times.
Explaining the reasons behind the bloating, the expert revealed that heavy meals and spicy food are not the only reasons behind this condition. Hindustan Times quoted Dr Anjali as saying, “Sometimes inflammation can be due to underlying gut inflammation, food allergies and unresolved parasitic infections.” Continuing further, the expert suggests keeping a diary of your dietary habits, in which you should keep track of the food you are consuming. Plus, paying attention to how you feel after each meal will help you track down some of the foods you’re reacting badly to. The report states that consumption of dairy products by lactose intolerant people and allergy to gluten are the most common food intolerances.
The same report quoted Pratiksha Kadam, chief registered dietitian at Mumbai’s Reliance Hospital, as saying, “When you often consume foods that are processed or high in sugar, the intestine has to process and eliminate waste. It can be difficult to do.” Pratiksha further advised that it would be helpful to consume food containing beneficial bacteria like probiotics during such scenarios, as this would improve gut health. The expert said that it becomes important to seek medical help as swelling can be a sign of serious conditions and these conditions can be a sign of deadly diseases like cancer.
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