The Relationship Between Bloating and Shortness of Breath
If you eat too quickly, have gastrointestinal disorder or swallow too much air, you may increase pressure in your abdomen, leading to bloating. Bloating is described as a feeling of fullness, tightness, and discomfort.
At times, stomach pressure may push the diaphragm higher up into the chest or restrict it. When this occurs, you may feel a heavy chest or shortness of breath. People with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The disease gastroesophageal reflux disease may also cause bloating and shortness of breath.
Causes That May Cause Abdominal Bloating
Understanding bloating in the abdomen is very complex and depends heavily on the ability to identify and share symptoms of the patient. Some common causes include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Gastrointestinal function disorder (FGDs)
- Celiac disease
- Mental disorder
- Fast weight gain
- Imbalance between beneficial and harmful gut bacteria
- Increased growth of non-beneficial gut bacteria (SIBO)
- Constipation
- Issues with bowel motility and poor gas handling
- Food intolerance and poor carbohydrate absorption
- Hormones
- Eating quickly or eating too much
- Swallowing air, using straws, or drinking carbonated beverages
Bloating can occur due to many different causes. At times, bloating may restrict movement in the diaphragm, which may increase the risk of shortness of breath. Identifying the cause of bloating may help you prevent bloating and implement some interventions, such as changing your diet and medication that may be helpful.
