13/10/2024
7 Ways to Cope with Bloating from IBD
Bloating is that feeling of abdominal fullness and pressure, or sometimes of trapped gas.
1. Find the root cause
People with IBD are also at a higher risk of having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and lactose intolerance, both of which cause gas buildup — and bloating.
Other possible causes of bloating include:
👉food triggers
👉hormonal fluctuations
👉eating disorders
👉stress and anxiety
👉constipation
👉smoking
👉eating or drinking too fast
👉chewing gum
2. Wear comfy clothes
If you know you’re going out to eat a meal or do something else that triggers your bloating, consider wearing clothes that are still going to feel good if you get bloated.
3. Try probiotics.
4. Enjoy peppermint tea.
5. Chill with yoga.
6. Get some rest
7. Work on self-acceptance
Everyone gets bloated once in a while, but people with IBD may experience it more often.
Learning to cope with bloating by incorporating the methods above may help you feel better despite this symptom
