Bloating in women and men is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness, cramping pains, cramps, a feeling of fullness in this part of the body. It can take place against the background of belching or hiccups. Sometimes with swelling, very severe pains are noted, as a result of which a person may fall into unconsciousness or become covered with a cold sweat. In women, this ailment may occur during pregnancy and before menstruation.
Character of pain
The causes of bloating can be completely different. The following types of pain may be felt:
- stupid;
- spicy;
- pressive;
- stabbing;
- bursting;
- cutting; tolerable;
- strong.
Dull aching pain occurs with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract during remission, the presence of various neoplasms of a different nature, obstruction or volvulus, pancreatitis.
Colic in the abdomen can occur due to the presence of parasites in the body (helminthiasis), poisoning, spasms, damage to the intestinal walls.
Acute pain that usually occurs in a shorta time interval, occurring periodically, may indicate infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, appendicitis or ulcerative colitis.
Cutting sensations that last for a long time may indicate the presence of the last named disease or intestinal irritation.
Expanding and pressing discomfort appear after taking very hot or s alty food due to irritation of the esophagus, as well as gastritis.
Points of concentration of pain
Depending on the causes of bloating, pain may be felt:
- from various sides;
- at the navel;
- near the ilium;
- without a clearly defined area of localization.
When it appears in the right side of the iliac sphere, it can be assumed that there is a pathology of the caecum or appendicitis. If it is present in the left wing of the same area, then this indicates the possibility of diseases of the sigmoid process, dysentery or colitis.
Pain in the navel may indicate intestinal colic, enteritis (inflammation of the thin section), helminth infection.
Uncertain location of pain may indicate a duodenal ulcer or inflammation in one or more parts of the intestine.
Spawn time
Different causes of bloating cause pain at different parts of the day or throughout the day. Their occurrence after eating may indicate problems with fermentation or inflammation in the large intestine. Pain that occurs after exerciseloads, enemas or changes in body position indicate adhesions in the intestines. Symptoms that appear during the act of defecation may indicate hemorrhoids, proctitis, or neoplasms in the rectum.
The causes of bloating can be in the plane of the disease of many organs. Among them:
- intestine;
- stomach;
- bladder;
- other organs.
To correctly diagnose the cause of bloating in adults and children, you need to contact a gastroenterologist who will give directions for additional studies: FGS, ultrasound, colonoscopy and other necessary types.
Gastrointestinal disease may have accompanying symptoms:
- nausea and/or vomiting;
- difficulty defecating, diarrhea or constipation;
- fever or chills;
- impurities of mucus or blood in the feces;
- false toilet calls;
- gas and bloating;
- increased salivation, bitterness in the mouth or dry mucous membranes;
- pain in other areas of the abdominal cavity;
- general malaise, decreased performance, drowsiness.
Main causes of occurrence
There can be many of them. The main ones are:
- stagnation of blood in the intestinal area (noted with cirrhosis of the liver);
- impaired intestinal motility;
- dysbacteriosis;
- swallowing various gases with food;
- lactase deficiency;
- eating large amounts of gas-forming food;
- chronic enteritis, colitis, pancreatitis;
- neoplasms and polyps on the walls of the intestine.
The gas enters the body when air is swallowed along with food or when drinking carbonated drinks, which can cause a feeling of fullness in the stomach.
As a person grows older, the production of an enzyme necessary for the digestion of lactose decreases, so drinking milk may be one of the causes of bloating.
With dysbacteriosis, the balance and amount of microflora in the intestine is disturbed. In this case, there is an increase in putrefactive microflora, which contributes to the processes of the same name.
If there are various diseases of the digestive organs (pancreatitis and others), then the production of enzymes decreases, due to which the food rots in the intestines, which is accompanied by abundant gas formation. This is the main cause of bloating after eating.
In the intestines, obstruction may occur due to spasm, adhesions, tumors, or foreign objects. It is accompanied by dryness of the oral mucosa, vomiting, increased heart rate, heaviness in the abdomen and bloating. The disease is manifested by contractions that occur every 15 minutes. After 3 days, they may disappear, which may indicate a cessation of intestinal motility, which causes poisoning of the body and death.
Irritable bowel syndrome causes an unhe althy lifestyle, frequent stress and poor diet. Potentially accompanied by diarrheagas formation and bloating, pain appears in the epigastric region and under the ribs, a lump is felt in the throat.
The cause of helminthiasis is the settlement of parasites in the human body. This is the cause of constant bloating. There is also loss of appetite, nausea, itching in the perineum and anus, cyanosis or pallor of the skin.
Dramatic change in diet
It also causes bloating and gas. This can happen with the exclusion from the diet of ordinary human foods or with mono-diets. In addition, the use of the following foods can lead to flatulence:
- eggs;
- fish products;
- citrus;
- legumes;
- milk;
- med.
The causes of bloating and gas in this case are as follows:
- diathesis, characterized by the appearance of a rash on the body;
- diarrhea, accompanied by accumulation of gases and sharp pains, indicating intoxication of the body;
- Inadequate fluid intake.
However, in such cases, bitterness in the mouth, heartburn and belching may occur.
The appearance of excess gases in the first day after the start of the diet is normal.
Causes of bloating in women
The fair sex is characterized by the fact that hormonal changes periodically occur in their body. It has to do with the functioning of the endocrine system. During the startgas formation occurs on a regular basis during the menstrual cycle.
The following signs are typical for female bloating:
- heavy feeling;
- there may be a dull pain due to the dynamics of the size of the ovaries, which is due to the rush of blood to the pelvic area;
- no signs of putrefactive processes in the intestines;
- sharp pains are not observed, or they are practically absent;
- no gastrointestinal symptoms;
- may have rashes, mood swings, increased sweating, increased skin sensitivity;
- drawing pains appear in the lumbar region;
- swelling of limbs may appear.
When the causes of bloating in women are found, treatment is carried out with carminative drugs. Gastroenterologists advise to refrain from sweets and other foods that cause fermentation during these periods.
The causes of bloating and gas formation in women may lie in the onset of pregnancy. The uterus during this period increases in size, the hormonal background changes, which weakens the tone of the digestive tract and leads to a lack of enzymes for the breakdown of food.
In addition, the phenomenon in question can be caused by various gynecological diseases, such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and others.
Causes of constant bloating
It can be celebrated in the morning. This is due to the fact that the body after waking up begins to actively remove metabolic products that have accumulated in it.per night. With a sharp change in body position from lying to sitting, the intestine first relaxes, and then contracts again, which causes the descent of gases from its upper sections to the lower, which leads to dull pain and a feeling of heaviness.
In addition, a genetic predisposition can lead to flatulence.
In stressful situations and during intensive physical education and sports, a person's breathing quickens. At the same time, the blood is saturated with oxygen, and the body does not have time to remove waste gases. This leads to their accumulation in the intestines.
Basically, the causes of constant bloating and gas are various diseases, which include:
- peritonitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- hepatoma;
- pancreatitis;
- dysbacteriosis.
Provoking factors may be the following:
- poor chewing of food with swallowing it in large pieces;
- drinking soda;
- large amount of flour and sweet foods;
- Consumption of high starch foods.
Diet
To eliminate the causes of bloating and gas, you can use a special diet. It includes the following products:
- lean meat (boiled): turkey, rabbit, chicken;
- boiled eggs;
- vegetable soups;
- greens;
- fermented milk products;
- bread from bran and wholemeal flour;
- large volumes of water (possibleweak tea).
Physical activity should not be excessive, preferably light.
Principles of eating with this diet and in any life situation:
- food should enter the mouth in small doses with as little air swallowing as possible;
- gas-producing foods should be eliminated or reduced to a minimum: high-grade wheat flour products, legumes, whole milk, cabbage, fermenting fruits, alcohol, including beer, highly carbonated drinks;
- you also need to exclude from the diet those foods that contribute to the occurrence of gas formation and bloating individually in relation to a particular person;
- you need to reduce the consumption of foods that are difficult to digest in the digestive tract, eliminating their intake before bedtime;
- remove foods that are incompatible with each other from the diet.
Medicated treatment
If bloating is caused by dysbacteriosis, peptic ulcer, enterocolitis or gastritis, you need to treat this disease. If flatulence was the result of chronic pancreatitis, then therapy should be carried out with drugs that contain pancreatic enzymes.
Treatment of bloating is carried out with the following pills:
- sorbents - necessary to remove toxins and toxins from the body and normalize the microflora in the intestines: activated carbon, Polysorb, Enterosorb, Smecta, etc.;
- antispasmodics - to eliminate pain: "No-Shpa", "Spazmalgon", "Drotaverin", "Spazoverin";
- defoamers - for the destruction of foam, which includes gases, which contributes to their absorption into the bloodstream and outward in a natural way: "Sub Simplex", "Espumizan", "Bobotik";
- enzymatic preparations: "Festal", "Pepsin", "Mezim";
- antiparasitic drugs - to get rid of worms and other parasitic organisms;
- probiotics that help restore the natural microflora: Rio Flora, Lineks, Normobakt, Bifidumbacterin.
"Espumisan" is one of the most powerful carminatives that can be used during pregnancy and menopause in women. This drug is used to relieve temporary accumulations of gases in the intestines due to malnutrition, as well as for constipation and in the postoperative period.
There are also White Charcoal tablets, which contain dietary fiber that absorbs gases and toxins when they swell.
Folk remedies
Depending on the causes and treatment of persistent bloating should be carried out in appropriate ways. So, with strong gas formation in the intestines, teas, infusions and decoctions of herbs should be taken: dill seeds, chamomile, dandelion, mint. The following recipes relieve bloating well:
- dillwater - 1 tbsp. l. dill seeds are poured with 1 glass of boiled water, infused for 1-2 hours, filtered, after which the reception is carried out 2-3 times a day for a quarter cup;
- parsley decoction - 20 g of its fruits are poured with 1 glass of warm water, placed over steam for half an hour, then cooled and filtered, consumed 1 tbsp. l. 4-5 times a day;
- decoction of wormwood - 1 tsp. dry plants are poured with 1 cup of boiling water, after which they insist for half an hour, filter, cool and take 1 tbsp 3 times a day before meals. spoon.
Decoction of pumpkin seeds helps to relax the intestines and remove foam from it (may lead to upset stools).
Lemon juice and ginger tea normalize the state of microflora by neutralizing putrefactive bacteria and creating optimal conditions for the development of beneficial microflora.
Celery can be used as a universal remedy for problems with intestinal diseases. It can be used raw, fried or boiled. With its help, motility is activated, toxins are removed, the gastrointestinal tract is cleansed.
These funds are taken for flatulence caused by malnutrition. If it occurs due to any disease, then it is necessary to treat its cause after visiting a gastroenterologist.
Dill is an excellent carminative that can be used to treat pregnant women and children.
The cause of bloating and gas in adults, accompanied by constipation, you can try to eliminateenema. In case of flatulence, it is used once.
To enhance the discharge of gases, the stomach can be massaged. In this case, the movements should be circular, performed clockwise.
You can try to eliminate the symptom by taking a knee-elbow position.
Prevention
Preventing bloating is easier than curing it later. Proper bowel function is ensured by observing the following rules:
- rational nutrition;
- light exercise;
- exclusion from the diet of poorly digestible food;
- fight against bad habits;
- being outdoors as much time as possible.
After 18.00 it is better not to consume dairy products. Sports activities should be carried out in the morning or afternoon, excluding heavy loads in the evening, replacing them with walking.
New foods in the diet should be introduced gradually. A sharp change in it can also negatively affect the state of the digestive tract.
If bloating is observed in women and men, the causes of a permanent phenomenon must be sought in the work of other body systems, including the circulatory and nervous systems. Therefore, it is necessary to contact a gastroenterologist for examinations, taking tests, making a diagnosis and prescribing treatment.
In conclusion
The causes of bloating are malnutrition, genetic predisposition, dysbacteriosis, and talking while eating, during which large volumes of air are swallowed, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, women can approach himlead to pregnancy and the onset of the menstrual cycle. Treatment of simple single cases of flatulence can be carried out with folk remedies using decoctions, infusions, herbal teas. In the presence of persistent pain, bloating and gas formation should be treated with drugs prescribed by a gastroenterologist.
