The stomach is inflated and the lower abdomen hurts - this symptom often worries many. Digestion is one of the common unpleasant causes of this condition. Why bloating occurs, how to fight and what drugs to take?
Digestion mechanism
The digestion process begins with the oral cavity, ends in the rectum. Intensive digestion of food begins in the initial sections of the small intestine.
The essence of the digestion process: grind the food eaten to such a state that the walls of the digestive tract can freely absorb nutrients. It is these beneficial substances that act as a building material for cells in the body.
The mechanism of digestion is a complex of chemical reactions. In turn, they form waste, i.e. those substances that do not further participate in the digestion process.
This waste gives an unpleasant characteristic odor to feces. Some of them are transformed into gases. For this reason, they are excreted from the body during bowel movements. The people call this process "go big."
Why did my stomach pout and hurt? Because these gaseous substances have accumulated in the body, they provoke bloating.
Symptoms
If digestion is physiological, then the presence of gases does not cause much discomfort to a person. But with a violation of the digestive tract, gases accumulate in the intestine in excess. This phenomenon is commonly called flatulence.
The main symptoms are:
- visually the stomach was pouted and hard and sore;
- feeling of fullness;
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- rumbling in the lower abdomen;
- weakness;
- headache;
- palpation of the abdomen is soft, but the lower abdomen hurts.
Often bloating occurs in people who suffer from constipation. In the event that the intestines are rarely emptied: once every 2 to 3 days, there is a feeling that the stomach is not completely emptied. Therefore, it is felt that the lower abdomen is pouted and sore. The reason is malnutrition, alcohol, stress and pregnancy. Let us consider in more detail the possible causes of bloating.
Causes
Bloating brings a lot of discomfort to a person. Therefore, almost everyone tries to get rid of bloating as quickly as possible. This condition is preceded by the following reasons:
- Increased flatulence: this usually occurs due to malnutrition and excessive consumption of sweets, flour and legumes.
- Dysbacteriosis is a bowel disease in which there are practically no beneficial bacteria. For this reason, there is a violation of its normal activity.
- Intestinal infection.
- Parasites: parasitic worms that are in the intestines negatively affect the digestion process. A symptom of bloating may indicate helminthic invasion.
- Diseases of the abdominal cavity. Pancreas problems are especially negative . In this case, enzymes are produced in insufficient quantities. Therefore, there is a failure in food processing.
- Intestinal obstruction, which provokes the problem of gas excretion.
- Ingestion of large amounts of air.
- Allergy to a certain product: food allergies can occur in the form of skin rashes, swelling and gas formation in the abdomen.
- Frequent constipation. Causes: intestinal atony, sciatica, sciatica, enterocolitis, liver and pancreas diseases. Constipation can also be triggered by stress and poor diet. Sometimes constipation is caused by undigested food debris that undergoes fermentation. As a result - bloating.
- Diseases of the genitourinary system, in particular, the bladder.
- Stones in the ureter provoke pain from the side, which gives down the abdomen.
- Prostatitis in men.
- Before a woman’s menstrual cycle.
- The formation of malignant or benign tumors.
- Appendicitis.
It often happens that the stomach is pouted and hurts after drinking carbonated drinks. Also, bloating is observed in people suffering from gastritis. Especially after the pain gradually subsides.
After eating
After abundant feasts, bloating often occurs. There are a lot of reasons:
- The use of products incompatible with each other.
- Carbonated drinks.
- Taking soda as a remedy for heartburn. Gastric juice reacts with soda. As a result of this chemical reaction, gases are formed that cause bloating of the abdomen.
- With a quick meal, air enters the stomach. If through a burp he did not come out, then the stomach is inflated.
- Binge eating.
- Eating excessively fatty foods.
- Constipation.
- Rotavirus infection.
Therefore, after eating, the stomach is often inflated and hurts.
Diet change
This reason is one of the most common. For example, if a person is on a diet, then new products enter the body. As a result, my stomach was pouting and sore.
If the cause of bloating is due to normal overeating or poor nutrition, then do not worry.
Gastric Abdominal Diseases
A common cause of this condition in the morning is the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract. Perhaps the development of dysfunction of the hollow organs: stomach, esophagus, intestines. If the stomach is inflated in the morning and hurts, then diseases of the digestive glands - pancreas and liver should be added to the list of possible diseases. It is necessary to examine the spleen and gall bladder.
Consider other diseases that cause disruption of the body.
Food allergy
An allergic reaction in the body can occur after eating citrus fruits, strawberries, honey, chicken eggs, fish and meat. In addition to bloating and a rash on the skin, an upset stomach is often observed.
Sometimes constipation, vomiting and belching occur . Such a pathological condition may indicate the development of intestinal dysbiosis.
Microorganism infection
Giardia, Trichomonas and other parasites can penetrate the human body along with food and water. Swelling of the abdomen is a characteristic symptom of giardiasis.
Acute form of gastritis
After prolonged use of antibiotics, the protective function of the intestinal walls decreases. Dysbiosis may develop. This disease is characterized by bloating, loose stools, nausea and lack of appetite. During exacerbation of gastritis, the walls of the stomach become very inflamed. After eating, there is overflow in the abdomen.
Perhaps the cause of bloating is gastric dyspepsia. In medicine, this disease is called "lazy stomach syndrome." This disease is characterized by impaired motor skills. To all of the above symptoms, you can add a metallic smell and taste, which clearly characterizes dyspepsia.
Hemorrhoids
This disease is characterized by the appearance of gases in the body. Often hemorrhoids appear in those people who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Intensive physical exertion can also lead to constipation. Often hemorrhoids occur in pregnant women. Bloating is a form of manifestation of hemorrhoids.
Celiac disease
This disease is expressed in the intolerance of gluten contained in food. Eaten food is not completely digested, which is the reason for bloating.
Lactase deficiency
In case of lack of sugar, which is found in dairy products, the enzyme for the breakdown of lactase is not absorbed. Therefore, there is bloating and colic in children. Basically, signs of this disease appear in infants in the first days of life. Because milk is their main food.
Rotavirus infection
This infection is called "intestinal flu." The infection affects the digestive tract. Patients often complain that their stomach is pouted and hurts below.
The relationship of general health with flatulence
Emotional discomfort is another reason why the lower abdomen hurts and swells. The digestion process is disturbed, because the body lacks nutrients. In some cases, an excessive increase in appetite is also possible.
If a person "seizes" stress, then this affects the mechanism of digestion. As a result, bloating, general weakness, increased fatigue and decreased performance. Headache and irritability are associated symptoms.
The baby has bloating
If the child has a pout and a sore, then you should pay attention to the pose of sleep. If the baby is lying on one side and has his legs pulled under him, he may be suffering from acute pain. Consider common diseases that cause this condition:
- appendicitis;
- an allergic reaction to certain foods;
- helminthic invasion;
- poisoning;
- pancreatitis
- intestinal infection;
- digestive diseases.
If the child’s stomach aches and swells for two hours, fever has risen, and there is no stool, then an ambulance should be called immediately. You may need to consult a surgeon. Before the arrival of the team of doctors, it is impossible to give painkillers to the child. Also, you can not apply a heating pad to the stomach.
If the stomach is inflated in the morning and it hurts the child, then perhaps we should talk about intestinal infection or poisoning. Diarrhea in the morning indicates intestinal dysbiosis.
In children under 14 years old, abdominal migraine is common. This is a disease that causes bloating and severe headache. The nature of the pain is diverse: dull, cutting and intense. Painful sensations do not have a clear localization. The pain seemed to spread throughout the body. Abdominal migraine is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, intolerance to bright light. The skin turns noticeably pale, and drops of sweat appear on the face.
Infants have bloating: causes
The main signs of bloating: insomnia, crying, colic, anxiety.
Regarding infants, doctors distinguish such negative factors that provoke bloating:
- underdeveloped organs of the digestive system (as a result, fermentation in the abdomen with gas formation);
- unadapted mixtures during feeding;
- swallowing air while feeding or while crying;
- overfeeding;
- lactase deficiency;
- dysbiosis;
- viral infection;
- the abnormal structure and position of the large intestine, which provokes the fermentation of undigested pieces of food.
Bloating most often occurs in weak and premature babies, in which signs of rickets or malnutrition are noticeable.
Premature transition to artificial feeding can also cause bloating in the baby.
Treatment
After the manifestation of bloating for a long time, you should definitely consult a doctor. Treatment includes:
- Taking the drug “Motilium”, which helps to get rid of bloating and improve the digestion process.
- Compliance with a special diet: exclude fruits, legumes, raw vegetables, spicy and fatty foods. You only need to eat steamed and boiled foods.
- The doctor prescribes enzyme preparations that help improve the mechanism of digestion of food received in the stomach.
Sometimes a doctor may recommend a laxative to cleanse the intestines.
If the stomach is pouted and the lower abdomen hurts, additional drugs may be prescribed:
- Espumisan removes the resulting gases;
- "Noshpa" - the drug will relieve spasm;
- "Pancreatin", "Mezim" - these enzymes will help improve the functioning of the pancreas and stomach.
If during the examination the doctor noted severe pain of a serious origin (intra-abdominal bleeding or rupture of the spleen), then immediately sends the patient to surgery for further examination. In some running cases, an operation is needed.
Folk remedies
If the stomach is pouted and the lower abdomen hurts, then it is recommended to use an infusion of dill. It is useful in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, improves appetite, eliminates gas formation and has a laxative effect.
A small amount of dill seeds should be poured with a glass of boiling water. Let it brew for about an hour, strain. Drink several times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Dill can also be used as a seasoning for food, it helps to reduce gas formation.
Recommendations
To remove gases from the body, such drugs can help: Espumisan, Smecta, activated charcoal, as well as drugs that improve bowel function (Motilium, Dufalac).
It is recommended to adhere to such rules so that further bloating does not bother:
- Move more (redefine your lifestyle).
- Exclude legumes, cabbage, plums, grapes, sodas and foods that cause fermentation from the diet.
- Balance the diet.
- Do not mix products. For example, if you ate one apple, then the next meal should be in half an hour. Because this fruit can cause fermentation.
- It is necessary to take food 5-6 times a day a little.
Favorite chewing gum by many contributes to the entry of air into the body. As a result, gas formation and bloating.
Do not overeat and, if possible, eliminate the psychological cause of bloating. Affirmations are effective. Try it and see for yourself.