Bloating in Arizona

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The symptom of bloating is a digestive health issue often due to the accumulation of gas in one's digestive tract, or as a result of the body retaining excess fluid. Knowledge of the causes of bloating can help you decide what to do to improve the bloating. It is important to notice the signals your body sends you. We encourage you to pay attention to the circumstances and times during which you experience the sensation of bloating. This can help you understand and perhaps even isolate what makes you feel bloated. If you are looking for help to determine the cause of bloating and are in the Phoenix, AZ area, we can help. Connect with Arizona Digestive Health at your earliest convenience to consult with a gastroenterologist to help you achieve relief from uncomfortable bloating.

Bloating may arise from a variety of medical conditions or from a number of other factors. Some common sources of bloating can include:

  • Swallowing air
  • Gynecological factors
  • Difficulty passing stool
  • Eating rich and fatty foods
  • Eating hard to digest foods
  • Gastroparesis
  • Eating too fast (satiety signals can take as much as 20 minutes to reach the brain and signal fullness)
  • Overeating

If you are feeling bloated often, try a few of the recommendations from our Phoenix, AZ gastrointestinal doctors.

  • Avoid foods containing artificial sweeteners, specifically sorbitol or fructose
  • Avoid abruptly increasing the amount of fiber you consume
  • Decrease the speed of your food intake
  • Avoid chewing gum
  • Exercise or take a walk
  • Don’t smoke
  • Do not drink carbonated beverages
  • Avoid carrots, apricots, prunes, beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts
  • Don’t drink using straws

If you are avoiding foods or practices that clearly cause you to feel bloated yet still experience this symptom, it is important to reach out to a GI doctor at Arizona Digestive Health. Our team can help provide a diagnosis for your problem.

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Bloating is a condition often experienced by diverse individuals and is attributed to a vast array of causes. But, if bloating occurs with great frequency or fails to resolve, it could be indicative of an even more problematic health situation. You can receive help for bloating in Phoenix, AZ. To learn more regarding your symptoms and how to relieve them, reach out to Arizona Digestive Health to request a consultation with a gastrointestinal specialist. Our office looks forward to helping you control your bloating issues as quickly as possible.

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