The reason you have a stomach ache

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital

Abdominal bloating causes anxiety about illness or sometimes a feeling of embarrassment that affects many people's psyche, however, stomach bloating is a very common sign that may be due to physiological factors. or some intestinal diseases caused.

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1. Causes of stomach upset

Stomach bloating is the sound produced by the intestines, due to the process of contraction and digestion of food here. Periodic contractions, which push food and gas through the digestive tract to help nutrients be absorbed and unnecessary substances eliminated. Thus, when the digestive system is active, it will emit a "gurgling" "gurgling" sound from the abdomen, which is often referred to as abdominal bloating. Usually, the phenomenon of stomach bloating is not very dangerous to health can be caused by many causes and factors such as:
When feeling hungry or sometimes appearing when smelling or seeing attractive foods. Because reflexively, at this time, our abdomen will increase the secretion of gastric juice, contract, causing the stomach rumbling sound. Eat a lot of foods that cause indigestion, such as greasy, hot, high-sugar foods, drinks containing caffeine. Unscientific eating habits, unreasonable diet: Eating too fast, eating while talking or smoking causes swallowing too much air when eating intestines need to increase peristalsis to remove gas, lie down immediately after eating eat... Due to some positions such as sitting, lying can increase bowel movements. Because the abdomen is worn too tight, such as when using a belt, wearing tight pants or wearing a waist belt. Due to stress or stress. Disturbances of intestinal microflora: Due to the growth of harmful bacteria that overwhelm beneficial bacteria, the digestive process of food stagnates, causing bloating and stomach bloating. Some medical causes can cause abnormal bowel movements such as diarrhea, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroenteritis, allergies to food or drink, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction caused by muscles. study, irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease ... Thus, there are many causes of abdominal bloating, most of which are normal physiological signs and a few are caused by pathological causes of diabetes. intestine.

Sôi bụng là một tình trạng rất phổ biến và không nguy hiểm nhiều tới sức khỏe
Sôi bụng là một tình trạng rất phổ biến và không nguy hiểm nhiều tới sức khỏe

2. How to limit stomach boiling

Usually, abdominal bloating does not affect health much. If you experience a lot of stomach bloating, psychological effects or always feel anxious about it, you can apply some measures that can overcome this situation in about 2-3 weeks such as:
Limit the intake of strange, allergenic foods. You can tell by keeping a record of what foods and drinks you've used, what training methods you've used, and what you've done before, during, and after eating. From there, know which foods make you more prone to stomach bloating and what actions increase stomach bloating. Learn how to relax after a hard day's work by walking, listening to music, doing yoga, doing things that you find enjoyable to avoid causing stress that increases stomach bloating. Practicing a gentle sport not only helps the body relax but also helps stimulate digestion, limiting slow digestion and bloating. Eat scientifically: eat slowly, chew food thoroughly, do not eat too much in 1 meal, if hungry, you should divide into small meals during the day, do not let your stomach be too full or too hungry; Limit eating a lot of hard-to-digest foods such as greasy, hot, spicy, high-carbohydrate foods, caffeine, gas-producing drinks like carbonated water, etc. Prioritize eating more fiber such as vegetables and fruits. , help supplement vitamins and high fiber content to avoid constipation. Limit alcohol consumption, quit smoking if available. Do not wear tight pants or belts. If, after applying some measures, you find that your stomach boils do not improve, are more serious or are too worried because of your own stomach boiling problem, you should go to a gastroenterology facility for examination and diagnosis. Causes of abdominal bloating and treatment if unfortunately gastrointestinal disease. Most cases of abdominal bloating are due to physiological causes, but there are also some cases of gastrointestinal problems. To know the specific cause of the disease, it is necessary to undergo clinical examination and paraclinical methods. If you find your condition is severe or worrying, you should go to the doctor to get the correct diagnosis of the cause so that treatment or new measures are effective.
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