Doctor warns bloating with these four symptoms could mean something deadly
A doctor has warned people of the four signs they need to seek medical help when experiencing bloating. The expert explained that “mild” bloating after eating is normal but in some cases it could be a signal of something more serious.
NHS surgeon Doctor Karan Rajan, who is best known online as Dr Raj, revealed more on social media platform TikTok. In response to another creator’s video about poor gut health, he said: “You will be shocked how many people don't know that some mild bloating after eating is common and normal especially if you've had high fibre foods, carbonated beverages or had a large meal. “Bloating only becomes concerning when it's painful, persistent, or associated with other symptoms like blood in the stool diarrhoea or significant weight loss.” According to the NHS, the most common reason for bloating is having a lot of gas in your gut.
This can be caused by certain foods and drinks or by swallowing air when you eat. It can also be caused by a problem with your digestion, such as: Some people also feel bloated around the time of their period or if they have a condition like endometriosis.
But the NHS warns: “Sometimes, bloating that does not go away can be a sign of something more serious such as ovarian cancer.” Bloating that is accompanied by blood in your poo could also be an indicator of bowel cancer.
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