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A Balloon-Like Feeling in the Abdomen: What Could Be the Cause?
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A Balloon-Like Feeling in the Abdomen: What Could Be the Cause?

After eating, do you feel as if you have swallowed a balloon? Do you have discomfort with the constant rumbling in your stomach? Don't wait, because that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Dr. Andrew
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Dr. Andrew

Gastroenterologist

Watch out for gas!

Where does the gas come from? It is released during the digestion process. We also swallow air while eating or drinking, which then enters the gastrointestinal tract. Bloating and rumbling in the intestines, flatulence, and gas formation most often reflect dysbiotic processes in the large or small intestine, often referred to as irritable bowel syndrome. As a rule, it develops against the background of or after a course of antibiotic therapy, and may also be associated with characteristics of a certain diet.

What foods increase gas?

The foods that most commonly increase gas include ===seeds, legumes, carbonated drinks, fresh pastries, and fried food. Additionally, foods rich in fiber, and raw vegetables and fruits such as turnips, red bell peppers, radishes, onio...

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October 28, 2025
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