WHY AM I ALWAYS BLOATED?

WHY AM I ALWAYS BLOATED? 

_OVEREATING: Eating large meals—especially too quickly—can stretch your stomach and cause bloating.

_EATING TOO FAST: Swallowing air while eating quickly or talking while chewing can trap gas in your digestive system.

_GAS-PRODUCING FOODS: Foods like beans, cabbage, lentils, onions, carbonated drinks, and artificial sweeteners can cause excess gas and bloating.

_DAIRY SENSITIVITY: If you’re lactose intolerant, dairy products can cause gas, bloating, and stomach cramps.

_GLUTEN SENSITIVITY OR CELIAC DISEASE: If your body struggles to process gluten (a protein found in wheat), bloating, diarrhea, and fatigue may occur.

_CONSTIPATION: When stool builds up in the colon, it can cause a bloated or full feeling and abdominal discomfort.

_HORMONAL CHANGES: Many women experience bloating before or during their period due to water retention and hormonal shifts.

_GUT IMBALANCE: An imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to gas, inflammation, and bloating.

_STRESS AND ANXIETY: The gut-brain connection means stress can slow digestion and increase bloating and discomfort.

_UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Conditions like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), or even ovarian cysts or abdominal masses can cause chronic bloating.