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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Glossary > Bloating
Bloating
Stomach bloating (from mild to severe) is one of the most common symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, as defined by the Rome II diagnostic guidelines.
Quick Help for Bloating
Stomach bloating can be quickly relieved and even prevented by strong fennel tea, the proper diet for IBS, and yoga poses specific to bloating.
Bloating in association with constipation can be tremendously reduced or even eliminated with a prebiotic soluble fiber supplement such as Acacia Tummy Fiber, which will normalize bowel function while increasing healthy flora in the gut.
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Abdominal bloating or swelling is defined as a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight - this is often, but not always, caused by excessive intestinal gas. Bloating from Irritable Bowel Syndrome can result from trapped intestinal gas that arises from mis-timed, or irregularly timed, bowel contractions.
Bloating - What Usually Causes It?
Overeating
Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances
Air swallowing (a nervous habit)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Partial bowel obstruction
Constipation
Important but Uncommon Causes of Abdominal Bloating
* Ascites (excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity, typically caused by liver disease)
* Tumors in the abdominal cavity
* Ovarian cancer
Help for Bloating
If you feel confident that your abdominal bloating stems from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, information is key to managing this disorders - learn all you need to know about bloating and IBS with The First Year: IBS, an essential guide. In general, bloating is one of the most frustrating IBS symptoms, and unfortunately one of the most difficult ones to treat. There is good news, though. The herb fennel is extremely helpful for bloating, and it has no side effects. For immediate tangible help for bloating, come shop at Heather's Tummy Store.
Fennel tea can work wonders to ease both bloating and gas. Just brew a tablespoon or so of fennel in a tea strainer and drink several cups a day. Fennel tastes like licorice and has anti-gas as well as anti-spasmodic properties, making it especially helpful for IBS. It's also a very safe herbal remedy that you can use daily without any risks.
The other factor to consider in treating bloating with IBS is your choice of soluble fiber supplement. Soluble fiber is a miracle worker for many people in managing all IBS symptoms, whether cramping, diarrhea, and/or constipation. However, one of the most common soluble fiber supplements is psyllium (sold as Metamucil, Konsyl, Fibrogel, or as bulk husks), and psyllium can actually worsen (or even cause) bloating in many people. A much more helpful alternative is Acacia Tummy Fiber, which does not contain psyllium and is actually a prebiotic fiber, which means that it increases good gut flora, and thus actively helps reduce bloating and gas.
Avoid chewing gum if you're prone to bloating - it can cause you to swallow a lot of air. Eliminate all carbonated beverages from your diet. Carbonation in general is a potential trigger for IBS attacks, and it's particularly likely to exacerbate bloating. Have a nice hot cup of fennel tea instead of soda pop or sparkling water, follow the IBS dietary guidelines, and practice the bloating-specific yoga poses, and you should notice a tremendous improvement.
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