Bloating is usually a result of excess gas buildup in the large intestine (colon) that causes a distended abdomen. The colon bends a lot, and when air (gas) gets trapped in the bends, it may cause bloating, cramps, or sharp pains.
34 Foods That Cause Bloating
Certain foods that can cause gas and bloating may include:
- Beans
- Lentils
- Fruits
- Apples (raw)
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Melons
- Peaches
- Pears
- Prunes
- Vegetables
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Green peppers
- Onions
- Peas
- Potatoes (raw)
- Radishes
- Wheat
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Carbonated drinks
- Fruit drinks
- Beer
- Red wine
- Fried and fatty foods
- Salt
- Sugar
- Sugar substitutes
- Packaged foods that contain lactose, such as breads, cereals, and salad dressings
Other Causes of Bloating
Other causes of gas that can lead to bloating include:
- Swallowing air, often while eating, drinking, or smoking
- Conditions that harm the digestive system
Other causes of bloating include:
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
- Gastroparesis
- Certain gynecological conditions (ovarian cancer, for example)
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
What Are Symptoms of Bloating?
The main symptoms of bloating include:
- Abdominal distention
- Feeling of fullness in the belly
Bloating may be accompanied by:
- Gas (flatulence)
- Belching
See a doctor if the following symptoms accompany bloating:
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Blood in stool
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss
What Is the Treatment for Bloating?
Treatment for bloating depends on the cause and may include:
- Dietary changes
- Eating more slowly
- Lactase supplements to help digest dairy products such as Lactaid
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines
- Simethicone (Maalox Anti-Gas, Mylanta Gas, Gas-X, or Phazyme) to help break up gas bubbles in the intestines
- Beano to help digest beans and some vegetables
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to help ease gas
- Digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, protease, or HCL to help relieve bloating
- Prescription medications
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Reviewed on 1/14/2022
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