Ballooning and repeated Rots after a festive meal or fast food, we all know. The belly is swollen, tense and we would like to be able to unbutton our pants to be relieved. This feeling is not abnormal, especially after a meal. But when these digestive disorders rot your life, medical advice is essential. Chronic digestive discomfort may be indicative of a health problem requiring treatment. Here are the possible causes of chronic digestive disorders.
Bad habits during meals
Bloating, Rots and Gas after a meal can be the consequence of an important air intake by the mouth when you eat. This occurs when:
- We speak while eating;
- We eat or drink too quickly;
- We drink soft drinks during meals;
- We drink with a straw.
Intolerance to certain foods
Certain foods can cause digestive disorders in some people. Among them, vegetables are known to promote gas:
- Red beans;
- Broccoli;
- Cabbage;
- Cauliflower;
- Lenses;
- Onions;
- Brussels cabbage.
The appearance of digestive disorders after a meal can also be linked to intolerance to certain substances in food such as gluten, fructose (sugar in fruits), lactose (sugar present in milk) or artificial sweeteners (mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol). If you think you are suffering from intolerance or food allergy, talk to your doctor.
Constipation
Bloating can be a sign of constipation. If your stools are not frequent, it can cause gases and bloating. Occasional constipation can be relieved by changing its habits like eating more fibers, drinking a lot of water. There are also drugs to treat occasional constipation. They are available in pharmacies without a prescription. If your constipation becomes chronic, consult a doctor.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (IPE)
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (IPE) is characterized by insufficient production by the pancreas of enzymes necessary for digestion. This makes it difficult to absorb nutrients by the intestine and causes gas, bloating and abdominal pain. The IPE can also cause:
- Light -colored stools;
- Fatty stools and nauseating;
- Stools that stick to the toilet bowl or float and are difficult to evacuate;
- A loss of appetite;
- Unexplained weight loss;
- Deficiencies (linked to malabsorption).
Treatment is based on changes in eating habits and lifestyle, and taking a replacement treatment for pancreatic enzymes.
Irritable colon syndrome
Irritable colon syndrome is a big intestine disorder. It promotes the appearance of gas, stomach aches, cramps and digestive discomfort. Other possible symptoms are bloating and alternating diarrhea/constipation.
The management of this syndrome consists in reviewing its eating habits, taking probiotics and specific treatment.
More rarely, chronic digestive disorders can be a sign of chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine (IBD), diverticulosis or gastropares (slowdown in gastric emptying).
When to consult a doctor?
No need to make an appointment with your doctor if the bloating and gas are occasional. On the other hand, it is recommended to consult a doctor if:
- Changes in your eating habits have not relieved your symptoms;
- You lose weight without reason;
- You have no appetite;
- You are often constipated, you often have diarrhea or vomit often;
- Gas, bloating and stomach burns are permanently present;
- You have found the presence of blood or mucus in your stool;
- The frequency of your stool has changed (you go there very often or very little);
- Your symptoms are disabling on a daily basis.
Consult an emergency doctor if:
- Your stomach aches are unbearable;
- You suffer from severe diarrhea;
- You have pain in the chest;
- You have a fever.