THE SWOLLEN BELLY
Abdominal swelling is a very common condition that can be associated with various disorders, including of psychosomatic origin. When the cause has not an allergological nature, it’s not linked to hormonal conditions and other pathological origins are excluded, it’s necessary to investigate the state of the intestinal microbiota to work on the disorder.
18-08-2023
Remedies for abdominal swelling
To respond to abdominal swelling, it is necessary to understand the causes that generate it. Once pathologies or allergies have been ruled out, it’s advisable to look for the origin of the discomfort by investigating other factors - lifestyle and eating habits first and foremost - which can interfere with the correct intestinal functioning. An imbalance in the intestinal microbiota, in fact, can cause inflammation which leads to excessive fermentation of foods, causing abdominal swelling.
Be careful, abdominal swelling is a sensation also associated with abdominal diastasis which, however, has a completely different root that must be treated following other therapeutic paths.
The intestinal microbiota
The intestine hosts a complex and vital group of microorganisms that live and thrive on the intestinal mucosa carrying out fundamental immunogenic and metabolic activities. This varied population of microbes is called intestinal microbiota and develops with birth, shaping itself in a peculiar way based on the type of birth and subsequent nutrition. The deployment of these microorganisms is modeled on habits of the host and its environment and follows a general scheme in which families of bacteria prevail over others in a balance of forces fundamental for homeostasis.
When this balance is under attack - for different reasons - the consequences translate into intestinal dysfunction which can also manifest as abdominal swelling. This is why knowing your intestinal microbiota is important: because by adjusting your diet and lifestyle it’s possible to modify the bacterial flora to restore the lost balance, acting at the origin of the swelling.
How to intervene on the microbiota
Abdominal swelling is one of the consequences of dysbiosis - the alteration of the microbiota - which can also cause digestion problems, abdominal pain, intestinal inflammation and neurological pathologies. The causes of the imbalance are to be found in diet, alcohol and smoking abuse and in a sedentary lifestyle. Even some medicines - antibiotics in particular - are guilty of altering the intestinal bacterial flora.
So how can we restore the bacterial balance? To report a situation of eubiosis it’s necessary to know the bacterial population through a microbiota test that provides an overall organic picture. In this way, it is possible to identify the best treatment for the patient's needs, remembering that the diet has a strong impact on the composition of the microbiota. Saturated fats, animal proteins and simple sugars contribute to strengthening the pathogenic bacterial flora, while carbohydrates and plant proteins nourish the useful microorganism population.
The intestinal microbiota test
The microbiota test sequence the DNA of a stool sample to obtain targeted answers about the bacterial biosystem of the intestine. The results can tell a lot about the state of microbiota, the composition of the bacterial flora and the presence or absence of pathogenic agents: in light of this information, the doctor will be able to correct the patient's diet and possibly prescribe an additional supplement of prebiotics or probiotics fundamental for rebalancing the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Once balance is restored, intestinal functions also tend to realign, resuming a sustainable metabolic rate with positive repercussions on gastrointestinal well-being, including abdominal swelling.
To perform fecal sampling, the patient simply needs to collect a stool sample and place it in a sterile container. The cost of the intestinal microbiota test is around 200 euros.
Duration of the therapy
Once the state of the intestinal microbiota has been tested, it’s possible to set a suitable diet and possible supplementation until eubiosis is re-established. The adoption of a balanced dietary plan is always advisable, even for conservative purposes. In particular periods of stress, hormonal imbalances, disordered lifestyle or antibiotic therapy, it’s not impossible for the microbiota to alter again: in this case, it will be necessary to re-intervene to rebalance it.
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When we talk about intestinal disorders we are referring to a wide range of functional disorders with variable symptoms which include diarrhea, constipation, cramps, bloating and meteorism. In particular, irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder that affects a large segment of population with different associated causes, ranging from alteration of the microbiota to incorrect lifestyles. In these cases, the first solutions involve a modification of eating habits, a regularization of physical activity and a management of stress. At the same time, rebalancing the microbiota and cleansing the colon through colon hydrotherapy can be excellent allies.
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Colon hydrotherapy is a practice used since ancient times to eliminate residual waste accumulated in the intestine through a deep cleansing of the colon. The therapy generates an intense intestinal purification and a restoration of its function, as well as a general reinvigoration of the body. Eliminating toxins, indeed, prevents their passage into the bloodstream and it eases the burden of the organs that should dispose of them, such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, skin and intestine itself. Colon cleansing helps to eliminate fecal residues, toxins, bacteria and mucus, helping to restore the balance of the microbiota.
