Swollen belly, causes and remedies: stomach and intestinal ailment mainly affects women and can be managed by paying attention to how and what you eat
The swollen belly unfortunately it is a very common ailment that affects women in particular. Beyond the aesthetic fact, abdominal swelling, which often is located in the part just below the navel but can extend to the entire belly, can also become quite debilitating. Here are Dr. A’s advicelessandro Fugazzagastroenterologo in Humanitiesto fight the swollen belly.
Swollen belly causes
The swollen belly occurs when more than normal gas is formed inside the intestine or stomach. The most common causes of this disorder are one unbalanced dietfor example rich in fermented sugars, psychosomatic stress e abuse of alcohol or smoking. Even one incorrect chewing or too fast, poor hydration and using medications antidepressants, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and gastroprotectors can erroneous causes of abdominal bloating. In women also the period and further on the menopause is among the reasons for the swollen belly.
Swollen belly natural remedies
Who often has the swollen belly should pay special attention to nutrition. Among the best tips is to limit the seasonings, which weigh down dishes, and contrary to popular belief fruit and vegetables, if consumed in the wrong quantity and timing, can increase congestion. L’salad is among the products that can enhance the sensation of swollen belly just as it would be appropriate to assume the fruit as a snack during the day e not at the end of the meal. Cooked vegetables, on the other hand, are ideal to eat as a side dish, to accompany pasta, meat and fish. Fundamental to assume at least 1.5 liters of water per day not just during meals. The ideal would be at least one glass per hour.
Among the foods that promote a swollen belly there are also sugars that fall into the category FodMapor fermentable (carbohydrates), oligosaccaridi (present for example in legumes), disaccharides (such as lactose), monosaccaridi (such as fructose), polyols (such as food sweeteners). Other products not very suitable for abdominal bloating are crucifers, which are all the vegetables of the family of cabbage. However, you do not necessarily have to eliminate an entire family of foods if you suffer from swollen belly. Legumes, for example, can be indigestible in those who consume little fiber but can be gradually introduced into the diet by cooking them once a week and preferring dry ones to pre-cooked ones.
The importance of chewing
Another important factor in addition to the diet is chewing, which must be slow in order to prepare the stomach for digestion. It is therefore better to avoid rushing lunches and dinners, perhaps while distracted from work, smartphone or television. In fact, digestion starts from the mouth. In any case, the swollen belly it can also be a sign of pathologies such as irritable colon, celiac disease and in rare cases also of intestinal obstruction. In these cases it is advisable to contact a gatroenterologist specialist to understand if abdominal swelling is actually a symptom of more serious diseases and to know what measures to take.