Here we will explain the most common cause. Our stomach acts as a STORE, GRINDER and FILTER for the food we eat. When full, it holds about 2 liters. For effective digestion, food must be broken down into pieces smaller than one millimeter, because this is necessary for food to pass from the stomach into the intestines. The stomach grinds and digests food again and again to break it down into such small pieces. What’s more, fat, sugar and dense liquids slow down the passage to the intestines. Swallowed air is another cause of bloating. With normal eating, the stomach sends all its contents to the intestines about 2 hours after a meal. If we eat quickly and don’t chew our food enough, this time gets longer, and we experience this as bloating. For example, it is normal for a fatty kebab eaten quickly with a sweet sherbet drink to cause a feeling of bloating.
Unnecessary long-term use of stomach medications disrupts the stomach’s digestive system, so food stays in the stomach longer and causes bloating. Continuous use of these medications without a doctor’s advice is therefore another cause of indigestion. Remember that every medication has side effects. A completely harmless medication has not yet been produced.
