After eating, my stomach feels like I'm pregnant

Generally speaking, after a person has eaten a lot, his belly, that is, the stomach, will look a little bloated, especially for obese people, whose appetite will look even bloated. This is especially true if you eat a lot. Some people have a big belly after eating like they are pregnant. This may be caused by gastrointestinal bloating. At this time, you can stroke your belly in a clockwise direction to promote gastrointestinal motility and try to expel the gastrointestinal gas as soon as possible.

1. Why does my stomach feel like I’m pregnant after eating?

Many people feel that their stomach is bloated after eating, and their upper abdomen appears relatively round. This is normal. It is natural for the stomach to swell after eating. Normal people will feel bloated when they are full. If the stomach fat is relatively thick, it will appear large after eating. You can eat more meals and less food. Doing sit-ups can reduce stomach fat. Ensure smooth bowel movements and your belly will look smaller. In addition, it may also be caused by gastrointestinal bloating. It is recommended to massage the belly clockwise to promote gastrointestinal motility and expel gas from the gastrointestinal tract as soon as possible.

2. Causes of flatulence

1. Indigestion. This is the most common cause of bloating. Eating pungent or difficult-to-digest foods may cause indigestion.

2. Breathe in plenty of air. Some people eat too fast or talk while eating, which may cause them to inhale too much air and cause bloating.

3. Excessive stomach acid. Stomach acid and pancreatic juice produce carbon dioxide, too much of which can cause bloating and burping.

4. Gastrointestinal diseases. Gastrointestinal dysfunction, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, peritoneum and other diseases can cause gastrointestinal bloating.

3. How to regulate gastrointestinal bloating

Don't eat too fast. It is recommended that each meal should not take less than 30 minutes. Don't drink too many carbonated drinks. The bubbles in carbonated drinks enter the stomach and intestines and increase the carbon dioxide. Don't chew too much gum. Chewing gum can also cause you to swallow air, which can lead to bloating. Be careful with sugar-free foods. It is recommended not to consume more than two servings of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners per day. Limit sodium intake. When buying food, you should pay attention to reading food labels and buy foods with a sodium content of less than 500 mg per serving, ensuring that the daily sodium intake does not exceed 2300 mg. Eat small, frequent meals. Aim to eat five or six times a day, but make sure you eat a balanced amount of food and calories. Eat more anti-bloating foods. Such as mint tea, ginger, pineapple, parsley and yogurt containing probiotics. If you experience intestinal flatulence, you can take some gastrointestinal medicine, but you should pay attention to regulating your daily life and reduce your dependence on drugs.