Abdominal Bloating: Experts Reveal Tips to Reduce Annoying Symptoms
Abdominal bloating consists of the sensation of feeling full and can be perceived by a visible increase in abdomen size. Some patients report feeling relief when they burp, expel gas, or have bowel movements.
TL;DR
- Bloating is the sensation of fullness and a visible increase in abdomen size.
- Relief from bloating can be experienced through burping, passing gas, or bowel movements.
- Excessive air intake, often from eating or drinking quickly, talking while eating, chewing gum, or sucking on lozenges, can cause burping.
- Nervous habits and gastroesophageal reflux disease can also contribute to excessive burping.
- Recommendations to reduce burping include eating and drinking slowly, avoiding gum and lozenges, using over-the-counter antacids for mild heartburn, and checking denture fit.