What disease does flatulence and shortness of breath warn of? Is it dangerous?

1. General information about bloating and shortness of breath

Bloating and difficulty breathing are the feeling of the abdomen being tense, distended and always in a state of fullness as if full. Accompanying these symptoms is the phenomenon of difficulty breathing because at this time, the abdomen is tense and the gas increases, increasing pressure on the diaphragm. Causes of bloating and difficulty breathing include:

Unscientific eating

If you have an unscientific diet, often skip meals, eat too fast, do not chew thoroughly, consume a lot of starch and fried foods, etc., you will experience bloating. In addition, if you have the habit of smoking and drinking alcohol, the condition will become more serious, not only bloating but also other problems such as shortness of breath, coughing, etc.

Bloating and shortness of breath due to fast food consumption

Psychological Abnormalities

Bloating and shortness of breath can also come from psychological causes. If you are often stressed, anxious, or insecure, your digestion will be hindered, leading to bloating, flatulence, and indigestion. In some cases, symptoms of shortness of breath, vomiting, and nausea also appear.

Side effects of the drug

There are many drugs that cause imbalance in the intestinal microflora, such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, sedatives, etc. As a result, you will experience digestive problems such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, these symptoms usually subside and disappear after stopping the medication.

2. What diseases do bloating and shortness of breath warn about?

In some cases, bloating and shortness of breath are signs of a medical condition that you should not ignore. So what are those conditions?

Intestinal disease

Intestinal diseases such as intestinal infections, constipation, appendicitis, etc. will reduce beneficial bacteria in the intestines, causing the food digestion process to be stagnant and ineffective. Therefore, food is not broken down, absorbed and excreted but will accumulate in the intestines, creating a lot of gas in the digestive tract, causing you to feel bloated and have difficulty breathing.

Bloating and shortness of breath warn of intestinal disease

Stomach disease

Bloating and difficulty breathing also warn of stomach diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux, gastroduodenal ulcers, etc. The reason is that these diseases make food difficult to digest and metabolize, accumulating in the stomach causing heaviness, bloating accompanied by heartburn, nausea, and difficulty breathing, especially when lying down.

Spastic colon

The most dangerous case of bloating and difficulty breathing is a warning sign of irritable bowel syndrome. At this time, in addition to bloating and difficulty breathing, the patient also feels a constant rumbling in the stomach, has more bowel movements, and especially feels a lump in the colon. If left untreated, the disease can be life-threatening.

3. Is bloating and shortness of breath dangerous?

In general, flatulence and shortness of breath are not too dangerous. If you improve your diet and have proper care and rest, the symptoms will subside and disappear after a few days. However, if they persist and are accompanied by the following serious symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.

• Bloating and shortness of breath lasting more than 3 weeks.
• Frequency of the disease occurs more than 10 times/month.
• Severe abdominal pain.
• Nausea and vomiting continuously.
• Fecal incontinence.
• Dark stools mixed with blood.
• Fever.
• Weight loss.
• Tired, lethargic.

Bloating and shortness of breath that lasts more than 3 weeks and gets worse should be examined.

4. Measures to improve and prevent flatulence and shortness of breath

In daily life, you can improve and prevent bloating and shortness of breath in the following ways.

Healthy eating habits

You need to proactively develop healthy eating habits such as eating on time, not skipping meals, chewing slowly and swallowing thoroughly. At the same time, limit the consumption of foods high in starch, fat or processed foods, canned foods. In particular, stay away from alcohol, carbonated soft drinks and other stimulants.

Scientific lifestyle

Instead of sitting or lying in one place, you should actively exercise to stimulate intestinal motility, prevent bloating and indigestion. In addition, try to get enough sleep and stay away from stress factors because psychological pressure will also create a "burden" on the digestive system, hindering the digestive process.

Abdominal massage

After eating for about 30 minutes, gently massage your abdomen - the area around the navel by rubbing and moving your fingers clockwise. Do this for about 10 minutes, you can combine it with essential oils (for children) or wind oil (for adults) to increase the effectiveness.

Drink herbal tea

Some herbal teas have the effect of stimulating digestion and relaxing the mind, thereby effectively reducing symptoms of abdominal pain and shortness of breath such as licorice tea, chamomile tea, mint tea, honey ginger tea, etc. You can drink it every morning and evening to feel more comfortable, especially to have a good, quality sleep. At the same time, supplementing probiotics for the body by eating yogurt, cheese, fermented bread, etc. is also a way to help you relieve these unpleasant symptoms.

Chamomile tea is good for the digestive system, improving symptoms of bloating and shortness of breath.

Treatment of related diseases

When related diseases are treated well, the symptoms of bloating and shortness of breath will no longer exist. Therefore, you should go for examination and treatment when your body shows abnormal signs of digestive, stomach, colon, etc. diseases.

Note that you should not take medicine or supplement digestive enzymes or probiotics without a doctor's prescription. When you have not yet determined the exact disease, buying and using medicine on your own will cause you to "lose money and get sick".

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