Bloating: Stomach Bloating and Remedies

In this video, we will review the possible causes of functional bloating and distention of the bowel and look at the different treatments that exist. Although the list of treatments is not exhaustive, we discuss a broad range of treatments for abdominal bloating. We discuss FODMAPs and how they cause bloating, as well as review the possible mechanisms underlying the origin of bloating and distention. The video discusses the possible role of the microbiota in causing bloating and suggests possible ways of countering disturbances in the microbiome and other systems that may drive bloating and distention. By the end of the video, viewers will have extensive knowledge of bloating, its causes, and treatments.