If I'm bloated, is it the stomach or the intestines? by Connie b. Dellobuono
Answer by Connie b. Dellobuono:
Abdominal area. From Wiki: Common causes of abdominal bloating are:
Overeating
Gastric distension
Lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and other food intolerances
Food allergy
Aerophagia (air swallowing, a nervous habit)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Partial bowel obstruction
Gastric dumping syndrome or rapid gastric emptying
Gas-producing foods
Constipation
Visceral fat
Splenic-flexure syndrome
Menstruation, dysmenorrhea
Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian cysts
Alvarez' syndrome, bloating of unknown or psychogenic origin without excess of gas in the digestive tract
Massive infestation with intestinal parasites (e.g., Ascaris lumbricoides)
Diverticulosis
Celiac Disease
Certain Medications, such as phentermine
Occurs in some due to salivary hypersecretion and dehydration.
Ovarian cancer
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Google Dr Mercola on digestive disorders. I would take digestize enzymes in the morning and acidophilus in the evening and drink liquids 30min before and after the meal. Massage tummy with peppermit oil.