Who did not ever get a bloat? It’s a quite an unpleasant and embarrassing experience.
But bloat is not a coincidence. It is a signal something is nor right in the belly. And although there can be several reasons for the bloat three main ones are related to digestion.
Digestive tract runs from mouth to bum and the trouble causing bloat can be anywhere. It would be very impractical to point to every cause, so let’s focus just on the main ones. Let’s have a quick look at gallbladder, stomach, and intestines.
1. Bloat from the gallbladder
Gallbladder is a small sack hanging down from the liver. Both gallbladder and liver sit behind the ribs on the right side of the body. Liver is the major detoxification organ.
Gallbladder is collecting bile, a product of the liver. When liver malfunctions and bile quality becomes poorer and bowel function changes. Insufficient bile can cause constipation, so if faced with accumulating gas and irregular bowel movements be suspicious about liver and gallbladder function.
2. Bloat from low stomach acid
The second most common digestive problem is stomach acid deficiency. Stomach acid starts digestion and without it there is no signal for other organs to follow. With age we can lose the ability to produce sufficient stomach acid for good digestion.
Low stomach acid can lead to heartburn and bloating. If you are scratching your head how to tests for low stomach acid, don’t despair. There is a simple test you can do at home. How to test for low stomach acid
3. Bloat from lack of enzymes
The third most common digestive deficiency is poorly functioning intestinal enzymes. Regardless whether is it due to lack of good bacteria flora, food allergies, prescription drugs, stress or other, lack of intestinal enzymes can give you the worst bloat ever.
Those who are lactose intolerant know that quite well. Lactose intolerance is nothing else, but lack of enzymes that break down lactose. In many cases bloat related to lack of intestinal enzymes can be treated and enzymes restored. How to repair intestinal enzymes.
There are many causes of stomach bloating. Understanding what causes it is the first step to a permanent success.
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