About Bloating
Bloating is a feeling of fullness, pressure or swelling in the abdomen. It can occur occasionally or repeatedly.
Gas, eating patterns, constipation, food sensitivities and digestive conditions may contribute.
Everyday factors
Eating quickly, large meals, certain foods and changes in bowel habits may influence bloating in some people.
Track patterns
A simple record of foods, timing, bowel habits and symptoms can help identify patterns to discuss with a professional. When to seek advice Persistent, severe or newly changing bloating, especially with pain, vomiting, bleeding or unexplained weight changes, should be assessed.
What should you consider?
- How long the symptom or concern has been present.
- How severe or disruptive it is.
- Whether it is improving, stable or getting worse.
- Whether other symptoms are occurring at the same time.
- Age, medications, existing health conditions and individual circumstances.
When should you seek professional advice?
Consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional when a health concern is persistent, worsening, severe, unusual or interfering with normal daily activities. Urgent or life-threatening symptoms require appropriate emergency medical care.