How to Tell if Your Abdominal Bloating is Normal

Is this bloating normal?

Quite often some bloating is normal. For guys, it is usually a sign of constipation or over-indulging. For the ladies, it could also be one of those previously mentioned, but it could be because it's that time of the month too.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bloating in the abdomen that lasts for more than a few days
• Doctor
• Internet access

How to Tell if Your Abdominal Bloating is Normal

1. Observe the abdominal bloating for a few days and get a feel of what this might be caused by.

2. Drink more water than usual in order to flush and cleanse your system. This could be caused from constipation. Many times with females it is also contributed by PMS. The water will also help with the constipation.

3. Drinking a lot of soda pop, alcohol or eating beans or peas can be big contributors to bloating. Watch the intake of these and see if the bloating subsides any.

4. Watch for abdominal pain that could be accompanied with the bloating or if the bloating reoccurs often. This could be normal but it could also be a sign of Crohn's Disease or ovarian cancer.

Tips & Warnings

• Very often abdominal bloating is no cause for concern, but in certain situations it is best to see your physician in the event that is something more serious.