Why Am I Always Bloated? Common Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Feeling bloated after a large meal is common. However, if bloating occurs regularly, causes discomfort, or affects your everyday life, it may be a sign that something more is going on.
Persistent bloating is one of the most common digestive symptoms experienced by Australians, yet many people accept it as normal. While occasional bloating can be related to diet or lifestyle, ongoing symptoms deserve medical assessment.
Common causes of bloating
There are many reasons why bloating occurs, including:
Constipation
Food intolerances
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Functional bowel disorders
Changes in gut bacteria
Coeliac disease
Inflammatory bowel conditions
Identifying the underlying cause is important because treatment differs depending on the diagnosis.
When should you seek medical advice?
You should arrange an assessment if your bloating:
Occurs most days
Is becoming more severe
Is associated with abdominal pain
Is accompanied by changes in bowel habits
Occurs with unexplained weight loss
Includes rectal bleeding
These symptoms should never be ignored and warrant professional medical review.
How Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy can help
At Bowel Diagnostics & Therapy, we provide comprehensive bowel assessments to investigate digestive symptoms and determine the underlying cause.
Depending on your symptoms, your clinician may recommend further investigations such as a colonoscopy, dietary assessment, pelvic floor assessment or specialist review.
Early assessment helps provide answers sooner and allows treatment to begin before symptoms worsen.
If persistent bloating is affecting your quality of life, stop wondering what's causing it. Seeking medical advice is the first step towards improving your digestive health.
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