Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retention.
What is Bloating?
Bloating is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Bloating that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Bloating
The following conditions have been associated with Bloating. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Celiac Disease
An autoimmune condition triggered by gluten that damages the small intestine lining, causing malabsorption and digestive...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often caused by diet, dehydration, medications, or underlying conditions.
Diarrhea
Loose, watery stools occurring more than three times a day, which can be acute or chronic.
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining that can cause pain, nausea, and bloating. May be acute or chronic.
Gastroparesis
A condition in which the stomach empties too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, bloating, and early fullness.
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
A common functional disorder of the large intestine causing cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or con...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common functional disorder of the gut causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea a...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Constipation Predominant
A subtype of IBS characterized by constipation with abdominal pain and bloating.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diarrhea Predominant
A subtype of IBS characterized by frequent diarrhea with abdominal pain and urgency.
Ogilvie Syndrome
A condition in which the colon becomes massively dilated without a physical obstruction, causing abdominal distension, p...
Ovarian Cancer
Cancer of the ovaries, which often causes vague symptoms such as bloating, pelvic pain, and feeling full quickly.
Premenstrual Syndrome
A combination of physical and emotional symptoms occurring in the days before menstruation.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Bloating is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.