A swollen belly is extremely uncomfortable and can sometimes even cause pain. Find out what could cause this and put an end to the problem.
Surely, you must have suffered from a swollen belly a few times. The discomfort is undeniable and sometimes it feels like we’re going to explode.
There are several things that cause belly bloating. Fortunately, just a few small changes in your daily life can help prevent bloating.
However, there are situations in which a swollen belly is just one of the symptoms that a person feels. In this case, the best thing to do is to see a doctor, as the swelling is possibly just a warning that there is a bigger problem.
Behind the swollen belly
There are many causes of swelling! You may have digestion problems, gas, constipation or your period is approaching. In this post here you understand the subject better.
And don’t think it stops there, poor diet could also be causing swelling. Foods that contain a lot of sodium, fried foods and sweets can help make your belly bloated.
How to get rid of bloating
Eat without haste
For each cause, there is a way to treat it. For example, to suffer less from gas, you need to eat slowly to avoid the risk of swallowing air.
Eat in small portions
Furthermore, try not to eat large quantities, as this also contributes to greater gas production. It is recommended that meals be eaten every 3 hours, this way you don’t need to eat excessively and you don’t run the risk of having gas.
Don’t drink while eating
Drinking liquids while eating is also not recommended. Liquids will slow down the digestion process. Therefore, wait at least 30 minutes after a meal to drink some liquid. This way you don’t interfere with the digestive process.
Eat more fiber
Now if your problem is constipation, there are some things that can help you. Try to eat fibrous foods (such as oats, wheat, whole foods) and drink lots of water. If you keep your body hydrated, this facilitates the digestion process.
Drink diuretic teas
But, let’s assume that your swelling is not avoidable, once a month your period arrives and with it the feeling of being like a balloon. Don’t worry, you can solve this by drinking a diuretic tea that helps reduce swelling. You can use ginger, cinnamon or green tea to prepare the tea. All ingredients very easy to find.
General care
As you can see, there are several ways and methods to treat swelling. However, you may have noticed some general rules.
Daily water intake, to ensure the body’s hydration and proper functioning. A healthy diet that avoids fried foods, salty foods and fried foods.
And we couldn’t fail to mention physical exercise. They help improve peristaltic movements and help combat swelling.
Another way to combat a bloated belly is by learning the technique we teach in this other post: How to do lymphatic drainage at home and get rid of fluid retention.
Source: Tua Saúde, Luftal.
Images: Caras, Alto Astral, Desafio Transforma, H&B, Nit.
