STOMACH bloating may be caused by eating certain foods in your diet, or by eating too much in one go. You could lower your risk of developing trapped wind pain and tummy aches by simply drinking more water.
How many fluids should you drink to prevent bloating pain?
Stomach bloating affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. But you could avoid feeling bloated by making sure that you drink enough water every day, it’s been claimed.
Bloating can make the stomach feel swollen, hard, and it’s generally quite uncomfortable.
Your bloating pain may be caused by eating certain gassy foods, or by eating too fast or too much.
But, one of the best and easiest ways to limit your risk of bloating is to avoid certain foods, including some of the most common fruits around, it’s been revealed.
One of the more effective remedies for bloating pain is simply drinking more fluids.
While not necessarily a short-term solution for bloating, drinking more water is a perfect way to avoid the condition from coming back.
Water is crucial to avoid constipation and to keep bowel movements regular.
Constipation is one of the key causes of stomach bloating, and topping up on fluids helps to clear the pipes.
Everyone should be aiming to drink at least one-and-a-half litres of plain, still water, on a daily basis.
“We know that diet [what we eat], but also how we eat, is often very important in the management of bloating,” said A.Vogel’s nutritional practitioner Alison Cullen.
“Plenty of water – it may seem simple, but it’s also effective.
“Perhaps not such a quick fix, but most definitely a long term solution. We should be drinking at least 1.5l of plain, still water daily.
“Any less and you risk contributing to constipation and an increased risk of bloating. Keep hydrated to ensure things are moving along as they should.”
If you’re not a huge fan of plain water, you could also try drinking more herbal teas, she added.
Ginger, fennel and chamomile tea all has anti-spasmodic properties which help to relieve bloating pain.
But, for those with longer-term stomach aches, you should consider adding more kefir, natty or sauerkraut, said Cullen.
They’re all rich in friendly bacteria that help to reset the balance in the gut.
You could swallow air by drinking through a straw, or by talking with your mouth full of food.
Speak to a doctor if your bloating symptoms don’t go away, said the NHS.
It could be caused by something more serious, including ovarian or bowel cancer.
While stomach pain is unlikely to be caused by a type of cancer, it’s always worth getting it checked by a medical professional.
