What causes bloating? 4 Ways to Help Relieve and Avoid Discomfort
What is flatulence?
Flatulence is the feeling of bloating and discomfort caused by the presence of a large amount of gas in the stomach. No matter what age or gender, people will have flatulence. When pressing the upper abdomen with their hands, they obviously feel that the upper abdomen is hard, and they can't get their appetite when it is time to eat. In severe cases, they will be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and other behaviors.
What causes bloating?
- Emotional factors. Some people will also have flatulence and indigestion when they are overexcited or have been under relatively high mental stress for a long time. Depression and anxiety will also cause insomnia, which will cause a decline in gastric function after endocrine disorders.
- Disease factors. Suffering from stomach diseases such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer, etc. will cause a decline in gastric function. After the speed of gastric peristalsis is slowed down, there is no way to quickly empty it, and a large amount of gas is generated at the same time. Therefore, patients with stomach problems generally need to eat relatively light and easy-to-digest food, especially eating a variety of porridge and pasta foods can play a role in nourishing and protecting the stomach.
Third, the food factor. Eating foods that are indigestible, too hard, gas-producing, expired, or spoiled, these foods are over-fermented in the stomach to produce gas, or people talk and drink while eating, or eat too fast, It can cause a lot of gas to enter the stomach, causing bloating and burping.
After the occurrence of bloating, you can relieve it in the following 4 ways to help reduce the discomfort.
- Massage Zusanli. There is an acupuncture point on the human body called Zusanli, which is probably located on the front and outer side of the calf, the four horizontal fingers under the outer knee, and the edge of the tibia. Massage Zusanli can regulate the spleen and stomach, invigorate the middle and replenish qi, clear the meridians and activate the collaterals, and at the same time can enhance the gastrointestinal tract. Peristalsis can improve indigestion and flatulence, and can also enhance the body's resistance and reduce the probability of illness. Each time, you can press gently with your thumb or middle finger, or you can moxibustion. During the process of moxibustion, you should pay attention to avoid burning the skin. Long-term stimulation of Zusanli can also make people energetic and refreshed.
Second, heat the abdomen. Warming the abdomen is a relatively simple way to improve the organs. You can use a hot water bottle or a towel soaked in warm water directly on the stomach to help increase the temperature of the stomach. The speed of strong peristalsis can accelerate gastric distension and emptying and reduce the feeling of flatulence. , When using a hot water bottle or a hot towel, pay attention to the temperature not too hot, so as not to burn the skin. You can also directly rub your hands and massage in a clockwise direction on the abdomen to improve the bloating.
Appropriate activities. 15 minutes to 30 minutes after each meal, you can walk or take a walk appropriately. During the exercise, it can enhance the peristalsis speed of the stomach, promote digestion and absorption, and relieve the situation of flatulence, but do not exercise vigorously to avoid Cause stomach pain, gastroptosis, colic and other phenomena.
Taking medicines. People suffering from stomach problems can take morphine, Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets and other drugs according to the doctor's order to enhance gastrointestinal motility and improve flatulence. Electronic gastroscopy can check whether there are symptoms of mucosal lesions in the stomach, detect the disease in time, and treat the symptoms early to avoid the aggravation of the disease.
Stomach bloating can be prevented. For example, don’t overeat during meals, and don’t drink water or carbonated beverages while eating. Try to choose foods with light taste, and don’t eat too many foods that are too spicy, greasy, hard, and indigestible. , After eating, you can take a proper walk, exercise and eat an appropriate amount of fruit to help the stomach digest and absorb, which can greatly reduce the frequency of flatulence.