Swollen Belly Remedies

Watch the video

• Watch the video on youtube

.

It is an unpleasant sensation of excessive abdominal tension, expression of a gaseous accumulation in the stomach and intestines.

The swollen belly - often recognized with the term meteorism - is generally accompanied by alterations in the frequency of evacuation (constipation or diarrhea), abdominal cramps, flatulence and belching.

Often, a swollen belly is a passing symptom, caused for example by an overly abundant or voraciously consumed meal, or by weight gain. At times, however, abdominal swelling is a symptom of physiological phenomena, such as premenstrual syndrome and menopause. In still other cases, the swollen belly hides more important pathologies, such as: appendicitis, colon and ovarian cancer, gallbladder stones, cystic fibrosis, viral / bacterial gastroenteritis, food intolerances (eg celiac disease), irritable bowel syndrome etc.

The published material is intended to allow quick access to general advice, suggestions and remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of Swollen Belly; such indications must in no way substitute the opinion of the attending physician or other health specialists in the sector who are treating the patient.

Meteorism: What It Is and Possible Causes it is an excellent remedy to "deflate the belly" more quickly

In case of lactose intolerance, the only effective remedy to avoid belly bloating is to remove all foods containing lactose from the diet.

In case of gluten intolerance (celiac disease), following a gluten-free diet is the only food remedy to reduce the symptoms derived from the pathological condition (including a swollen belly)

Lose weight. Gaining a few pounds can cause an unpleasant feeling of abdominal tension

Eat slowly and in moderation

Don't talk while eating

Take yogurt with live lactic ferments or a probiotic in case of antibiotic therapy (useful for the treatment of meteorism dependent on bacterial gastroenteritis)

Maintain a fair intake of fiber and a good level of hydration (drink at least 2 liters of water per day)

In the absence of lumbo-sacral pathologies such as lumbago, hernias, etc., a good remedy to alleviate bloating is to "train the belly" by means of torsion exercises with a stick. The exercise consists in tilting the trunk slightly forward, rotating from right to left (and vice versa) a stick that rests behind the head, above the shoulders

Relieve stress. Even if taken for granted, decreasing daily tensions is an excellent remedy to relieve abdominal swelling caused by excessive stress.

Take yoga, pilates or any other form of relaxation

Practicing constant physical exercise: sport is a particularly effective remedy both for mood and for relieving swelling in the belly

Contact your doctor immediately if other potentially serious symptoms such as high fever, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, increased abdominal pain on palpation are observed along with abdominal swelling

If necessary, take non-absorbable antibiotics that exert their rebalancing action on the bacterial flora at the enteric level without being absorbed by the intestine.

For further information: Drugs for the Treatment of Meteorism they are the worst enemies of the bloated belly

Follow an unbalanced diet, characterized by excesses, hyperlipidic foods and "junk" foods

Abusing heteropolysaccharide-based laxatives (fibers): these products (including herbal products) swell in the gastrointestinal tract, favoring a swollen belly

Go to bed immediately after the meal

Drinking carbonated soft drinks

Chewing gum or sucking on too much candy can promote abdominal bloating

Drinking through a straw or sipping the surface of a hot beverage can increase the feeling of a bloated belly. With this attitude, in fact, air is also unwittingly ingested

Combine many foods together (e.g. pasta, meat, fish and desserts)

Sedentary lifestyle

Depression, anxiety and stress accentuate abdominal tension

Smoking during meals.

For further information: Diet Against Meteorism: What to Do? Listen on Spreaker. , as it is rich in antioxidants (vitamin C and E)

If necessary, control hunger by preferring whole foods (pasta, rice) and rich in fiber

Indulge in a sugary fruit between meals, since these foods favor the fermentation of the foods they are associated with

Pair proteins with vegetables (not fried)

Fennel: favors the expulsion of gases

Mint: fermentation decreases and a swollen belly

Apple: intervenes in the regulation of intestinal fermentation

Blueberry: boasts anti-fermentative properties.

For further information: Natural Remedies Against Meteorism, such as dips, fried foods, spicy and high-fat foods

Avoid (or limit as much as possible) the consumption of foods that can induce flatulence, such as legumes: chickpeas, lentils, peas, beans, green beans

Cabbage, onions, eggplant, yeast, carrots

Milk and dairy products: limiting the consumption of milk and derivatives is an excellent remedy to relieve or prevent abdominal swelling in lactose intolerant subjects

Soft drinks, sweets and artificial sweeteners: by fermenting in the intestine, these foods favor or aggravate the perception of a swollen belly

The combinations "Milk + eggs" as well as "legumes + meat" are not recommended in case of a swollen stomach

Complex foods (which, forcing the gastrointestinal system to super digestive work, slow down digestion)

Whipped cream, milkshakes, smoothies, mayonnaise and puff pastry (they contain air, so they can aggravate the feeling of a bloated belly)

Soft bread / breadcrumbs.

For further information: Treating Meteorism with the best known and most effective Diet to counteract a non-pathological swollen belly. Coal is the only substance capable of adsorbing gases. It boasts extraordinary adsorbing properties, such as to incorporate the excess air swallowed with the power supply.

Carminative plants also help reduce the abdominal swelling that characterizes meteorism. Unlike coal, these drugs exert their therapeutic action against a swollen belly by eliminating (rather than adsorbing) the gases:

• Cumin → carminative, digestive and antimicrobial properties
• Anise (Pimpinella anisum) → carminative, digestive and antimicrobial properties
• Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) → stimulating action on the motility of the stomach and intestines, anti-fermentative activity
• Angelica (Angelica archangelica) → spasmolytic, prokinetic and carminative activities
• Mint (Mentha piperita) → spasmolytic, digestive, antiseptic properties
• Melissa (Melissa officinalis) → relaxing, digestive, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic properties
• Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) → spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial

Supplementing the diet with natural products formulated with fiber can be a good remedy to treat a swollen belly (although, be careful, excess fiber can favor it):

• Agar agar
• Glucomannan
• Guar gum
• Psyllium pectin
• Karaya gum

Glutamine: essential nutrient for enterocytes (cells of the intestinal mucosa whose health depends on the correct selectivity and intestinal absorption capacity).