10 Causes of a Bloated Stomach
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #10: Overeating
An individual is considered to have overeaten if he or she consumes more food compared to the expected energy that will be expended. This results in weight gain and can cause other symptoms such as abdominal bloating. It can be thought of as an eating disorder as compulsive eaters are people who comfort eat.
They use food to comfort themselves especially when they feel stressed, helpless, or depressed. These individuals are recommended to go to group therapy, individual therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy. Overeating also often results in body image issues.
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