09/29/2025
Feeling bloated or dealing with gut discomfort? 🥴💨Understanding the difference between bloating and inflammation can help you know when it’s normal, and when it’s a sign to pay closer attention.
💨Bloating is usually temporary. It’s often associated with symptoms like fullness, tightness, or swelling, and burping. Most of the time, it goes away within a day or two as your digestion catches up.
💥Inflammation is different. It’s your body’s immune response to injury, infection, or irritation. In the gut, it causes swelling, pain, diarrhea, or even blood in your stool. Conditions like IBD or celiac disease can trigger inflammation.
🌱Low-FODMAP foods can help reduce bloating and eat gut discomfort. By limiting hard-to-digest carbs, you can reduce gas, swelling, and tightness. While it doesn’t cure inflammation, it can help minimize flare-ups and give your gut a break.
đź’ˇThe takeaway: Bloating is usually short-term, but inflammation may signal a deeper issue. Listen to your body, and adjust your diet to support gut health!
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