A dietitian is encouraging individuals who experience bloating to adopt one simple practice following meals or snacks.
There are numerous factors that can cause people to feel bloated, with the most common culprit being gas becoming trapped in the digestive system from food or beverages consumed throughout the day.
Bloating can also stem from digestive complications such as constipation, food intolerances, coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Individuals also frequently experience bloating during menstruation, which typically occurs in the days preceding a period and throughout the initial days of the cycle.
Bloating can prove extremely uncomfortable, and individuals are advised to consult their GP if they experience severe bloating, if it occurs frequently or persists, as it may indicate something more concerning.
She posted a video on her TikTok account, @olivia_the_dietitian, to motivate people to dedicate just five minutes of their day to alleviating bloating.
She explained: “Try this for just five minutes after eating to help your post-meal bloating from a registered gut health dietitian.
“Try taking a light walk or gentle activity for about 5 minutes after eating. This simple hack helps aid digestion and reduce a build up of gas. Let me know if you’ve ever tried this.”
One individual responded to the video, stating: “Yes a little walk after eating has helped my IBS MASSIVELY! we need to help stimulate our bodies the same way babies do.”
Symptoms of bloating encompass your stomach feeling full or larger than normal, experiencing abdominal pain or discomfort, your stomach rumbling or making noises, or passing wind more frequently than usual.
Bloating can be alleviated by avoiding excessive consumption of fizzy drinks, alcohol or caffeine in coffee and tea, and steering clear of foods known to cause gas, such as cabbage, beans or lentils.
Individuals should seek an urgent doctor’s appointment if they experience bloating along with any of the following symptoms: constipation, stomach ache, a high temperature, swelling or a lump, or a burning sensation in your chest.
People should immediately head to A&E if they have bloating accompanied by severe pain that occurred suddenly, extreme difficulty breathing, or if they’re vomiting blood.
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This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
