Which Foods Cause Bloating? 34 Reasons Why You’re Gassy

Symptoms
- What Are Symptoms of Bloating?
Treatment
- What Is the Treatment for Bloating?

Foods that can cause gas and bloating may include beans, lentils, raw apples, apricots, bananas, melons, peaches, pears, prunes, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, peas, raw potatoes, radishes, wheat, dairy products, and others.

Bloating is usually a result of excess gas buildup in the large intestine (colon) that causes a distended abdomen. The colon bends a lot, and when air (gas) gets trapped in the bends, it may cause bloating, cramps, or sharp pains.

34 Foods That Cause Bloating

Certain foods that can cause gas and bloating may include:

Beans
Lentils
Fruits
- Apples (raw)
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Melons
- Peaches
- Pears
- Prunes
Vegetables
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Green peppers
- Onions
- Peas
- Potatoes (raw)
- Radishes
Wheat
Dairy products
Eggs
Carbonated drinks
Fruit drinks
Beer
Red wine
Fried and fatty foods
Salt
Sugar
Sugar substitutes
Packaged foods that contain lactose, such as breads, cereals, and salad dressings

Other Causes of Bloating

Other causes of gas that can lead to bloating include:

Swallowing air, often while eating, drinking, or smoking
Conditions that harm the digestive system

Other causes of bloating include:

Constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Gastroparesis
Certain gynecological conditions (ovarian cancer, for example)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

What Are Symptoms of Bloating?

The main symptoms of bloating include:

Abdominal distention
Feeling of fullness in the belly

Bloating may be accompanied by:

Gas (flatulence)
Belching

See a doctor if the following symptoms accompany bloating:

Fever
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Blood in stool
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss

What Is the Treatment for Bloating?

Treatment for bloating depends on the cause and may include:

Dietary changes
- A low FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) diet may reduce symptoms of gas and IBS
- Avoiding foods that cause gas and bloating
Eating more slowly
Lactase supplements to help digest dairy products such as Lactaid
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines
- Simethicone (Maalox Anti-Gas, Mylanta Gas, Gas-X, or Phazyme) to help break up gas bubbles in the intestines
- Beano to help digest beans and some vegetables
- Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) to help ease gas
Digestive enzymes such as amylase, lipase, protease, or HCL to help relieve bloating
Prescription medications

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