10 Causes of a Bloated Stomach
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Constipation
Constipation is one of the commonest causes of a bloated stomach. Constipation refers to the difficulty of bowel movement such as when there are infrequent bowel movements, needing to strain when passing motion, hard stools, and more. It can be managed through the improvement of lifestyle changes such as increasing exercise, fiber intake, and fluids.
The other associated symptoms of constipation include pain in the rectum, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool. When it involves unexplained weight loss and appetite loss, patients should seek professional medical opinion to rule out serious conditions such as colorectal cancer.
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