The abdomen is tense and bloated – an uncomfortable situation for most people. But also one that can be avoided with the right foods.
The stomach is rumbling, flatulence is just as omnipresent as a feeling of fullness – about seven out of ten Germans suffer loudly Federal Union of German Associations of Pharmacists e. V. (ABDA) regularly with gastrointestinal complaints. Bloating is just as common as constipation or stomach pain. There can be numerous reasons for a bloated stomach and thus a stressed intestine, just like with other stomach problems. These include, for example, taking certain medications, stress, hormonal fluctuations or food intolerances.
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Jaqueline Wolf, a gastroenterologist at Harvard University in America, knows this too. In an article on make itthe online financial portal of the news channel CNBC, She writes, “Finding out what causes bloating is not easy because there are many factors that affect our digestion.” However, according to her article, it is also known that it is often related to diet, especially foods that poorly absorbed by the intestine.
If you have a sensitive stomach and intestines, it is best to avoid sweetened or fermented foods or dairy products, for example. Certain types of fruit with a lot of fructose should also rarely or never be on the menu.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about clinical pictures.