What is bloating and how can it be avoided?

Bloating is a feeling of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen, often caused by gas in the digestive system.

The main cause of bloating is often excess gas production or disturbances in the movement of muscles in the digestive tract.

Two ways to avoid bloating are:

• Eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly.
• Avoiding carbonated drinks and gas-producing foods like beans or certain vegetables.