Bloating: causes and effective remedies
Written on July 21, 2025, by Pauline de Santarome
Bloating is relatively unpleasant and difficult to deal with in social situations.
These unsightly swellings of the belly are usually accompanied by stomach pain. Most often, they are not very painful but very uncomfortable.
What causes intestinal bloating? What precautions can you take to avoid it, and how should you respond if you suffer from it? We explain everything.
What causes bloating?
Bloating can have various causes:
- Mild aerophagia: the stomach fills with air when, for example, you drink a carbonated beverage with your meal.
- Excessive consumption of cruciferous vegetables (Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower).
- A meal eaten too quickly.
Bloating can also have internal causes, such as lactose intolerance, which prevents milk and dairy products from being digested properly, or an imbalance in the intestinal flora.
It should be noted that pregnancy and menopause are periods during which women are more prone to bloating, as they produce more intestinal gas due to hormonal changes.
In addition, bloating can be caused by factors such as:
- Stress;
- Tobacco;
- Age-related slowing of transit: food spends more time in the digestive system and ferments.
- Laxatives, which can damage the intestinal flora when taken in too high a dose.
- Certain antibiotics that can weaken the intestinal flora.
What are the symptoms of water retention?
Water retention causes certain parts of the body to swell. Sometimes, the entire body swells.
In most cases, it occurs in the feet: this swelling is a symptom of poor blood flow back to the heart. However, swelling of the hands can also be observed.
It is sometimes associated with weight gain of up to four kilograms. This weight gain is simply due to fluid retention in the body.
Water retention is sometimes accompanied by mildly painful edema.
If you experience prolonged water retention without any known cause, or if your water retention is painful, do not hesitate to consult a healthcare professional as soon as possible.
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How can you naturally reduce bloating?
Bloating can be reduced by making a few simple lifestyle changes. By cutting down on cruciferous vegetables, dairy products, and carbonated drinks, you can significantly reduce the risk of stomach bloating.
Chewing gum also promotes gas production in the intestines.
Stress leads to the development of stomach bloating, so it is recommended to practice some relaxation exercises and a sport such as yoga in order to limit it as much as possible.
Massages have also proven effective in treating bloating: gently massaging your stomach in a clockwise direction will quickly bring relief. To enhance the effect of the massage, essential oils made from basil, peppermint, and oregano are ideal. Peppermint has antispasmodic properties.
Is intestinal bloating dangerous?
Bloating is not dangerous in itself and is rarely painful. However, if it becomes uncomfortable over the long term, it is important to treat it in order to regain a more pleasant daily life.
A few weeks' course of organic dietary supplements for the liver and digestion is an effective natural solution that will produce rapid results.
However, if this bloating is really painful and accompanied by other symptoms, it is important to consult a doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice:
- Blood in your stool;
- Severe constipation;
- Appetite disorders;
- Feeling unwell.
He will prescribe the necessary treatment.
What dietary supplements are recommended for the liver and digestion?
Santarome offers effective and easy-to-use dietary supplements for the liver and digestion:
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Organic Liver Wellness: available in ampoules or capsules, Santarome Bio's Organic Liver Well-Being dietary supplements are composed of five plants and three buds. The combined properties of these plants have a draining and antioxidant effect on the liver. Organic Liver Well-Being is one of Santarome Bio's best-sellers.
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Artichoke and Organic Black Radish combines the effects of these two plants, which have essential effects on digestion. This effective dietary supplement aids digestion and contributes to healthy liver function.
- Desmodium 2500 in ampoules is made from desmodium, a plant native to equatorial Africa whose effects on digestion have been recognized for centuries. Desmodium 2500 combines desmodium with rosemary, birch, and juniper buds to support liver function. It protects and detoxifies the liver.
Why trust Santarome Bio dietary supplements?
Santarome Bio offers natural and organic dietary supplements made entirely from plants. What makes Santarome Bio special? Our dietary supplements are systematically enriched with a trio of buds that add something extra. The buds in our dietary supplements are prepared using Professor Pol Henry's method: the buds are macerated for twenty-one days in a mixture composed of one-third alcohol, one-third water, and one-third glycerin.
In summary, if you experience discomfort after meals, feel uncomfortable, and want to regain everyday comfort, Santarome Bio dietary supplements are ideal for you.
