Bloating Types
Bloating does not have clear-cut types like some illnesses. It shows up in different ways or links to certain problems:
Gas-Related Bloating:
This is the most common kind. It happens after eating beans, lentils, cabbage, or drinking fizzy drinks. Swallowing air also causes it. People feel pressure in the belly. Changing diet and avoiding air swallowing helps.
Constipation-Related Bloating:
When stool moves too slowly in the colon, gas builds up. This causes discomfort. Fixing constipation usually stops the bloating.
Bloating with Digestive Disorders:
Conditions like IBS and celiac disease cause bloating often. Pain, diarrhea, or constipation may happen too. Treatment focuses on the main illness.
Fluid Retention Bloating:
Sometimes, bloating is from fluid, not gas. Hormone shifts before a period can cause it. It may also come from heart, kidney, or liver problems.
Bloating Due to Food Intolerance:
Some people can’t digest lactose, fructose, gluten, or other foods well. Eating these can cause bloating, gas, or diarrhea. Doctors test for this or suggest avoiding certain foods.