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What you need to know about a bloated abdomen<\/h2>\n

The abdomen can swell because the intestine increases in volume, for example due to an infection or gas formation. A bloated abdomen often occurs together with a bloated feeling, flatulence and nausea and can be very uncomfortable. There are many different causes of a bloated feeling in the abdomen. One of the main causes is infection with large-intestinal parasites, excessive consumption of starchy foods or overgrowth of Candida albicans in the intestine.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

\"Maagpijn\"<\/span><\/span>Tips for a bloated feeling
\n<\/strong>There are several tips to help prevent a bloated abdomen and bloated feeling:
\n– Do not hold the gas in; let it out
\n– Mint and chamomile tea support digestion and help reduce a bloated feelingAvoid in the diet:
\n– Beans
\n– Legumes
\n– High-fibre fruit
\n– Soft drinks
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Symptoms of a bloated abdomen<\/h2>\n

A bloated abdomen is an unpleasant sensation that you can recognise by the following symptoms:<\/p>\n