Bloating is when the belly is swollen after eating.Bloating is caused by movement in digestive system,and excess gas. These activities can make the stomach look bigger.
Signs and Symptoms of Bloating
- Weight loss:One sign of bloating is weight loss,tumors can press on the intestine making you feel full after a small amount of food.
- Ascites which is a pile of fluid in the abdominal region. This can cause bloating as well.
- Abdominal painand bloating:especially during nausea and vomiting, can be a sign of bowel obstruction from a tumor.
- Blood in stool or vaginal bleeding: If you bleed in between periods, or have postmenopausal bleeding this is connected to serious bloating
- Fever is caused by inflammation.
Causes of abdominal bloating
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Intolerance to dairy products or other foods
- Swallowing air
- Heartburn
- Overgrowth of bacteria in the small bowel
- Weight gain
- Eating too fast
Treatment of Bloating using Castor Oil
Castor Oil can help with bloating. Put a castor pack over the stomach and liver areas to improve lymphatic drainage and reduce inflammation. This will treat bloating.