There are a number of women who report that along with the other symptoms of menopause, they also suffer from indigestion, flatulence, and sudden bloating. Since menopause causes so many discomforts, and such a roller coaster of emotions, this symptom can be both embarrassing and uncomfortable.
Indigestion and bloating during menopause, also known as, gastrointestinal bloating is when air fills the stomach, giving you a full feeling. Even though your stomach remains the same size, your clothes will begin to feel tighter, and you, very uncomfortable.
Excess intestinal gas is produced in the intestines. Sugar located in foods like fruits, vegetables, and junk food can contribute to this extra bacteria.
Other causes of indigestion and bloating during menopause is poor digestion.
When you are going through menopause, the lack of estrogen in the body can cause digestion to slow down. Having a deficit of lactose, an enzyme that helps the body digest, can also contribute to this symptom. Such vegetables as cauliflower, Onion, and broccoli can add gas to an already bloated intestine.
The imbalance of hormones can also be the cause of indigestion and bloating during menopause. Progesterone, in the correct doses, has a calming effect on the body, but if the body is receiving too high a dose, it can cause bloating, and breast tenderness. Getting relief for this symptom can be by adding estradiol, a form of estrogen, can be prescribed by your doctor to relieve this symptom.
Your diet plays an important role as well. If you consume too much protein, this can add to the bloated feeling associated with menopause because your body can't digest it all. You can get relief by adding Beano aid to your diet by adding soy products, such as tofu to your diet. Also making sure that you eat a balanced diet, eating the right fruits, and vegetables, dairy products, meats, breads, and fats will also help aid in this uncomfortable symptom.
Looking towards a more natural way to aid in indigestion and bloating during menopause is the use of herbs. Since the herbs help to restore the balance of your hormone level, you need to make sure that you know what stage of menopause you are in by visiting your physician so that you know exactly where your hormone levels are at. You also need to make sure that any herbs or natural supplements have no adverse reaction to any other medications that you are taking. Also, because this is a natural remedy, it may take up to four weeks for you to notice the changes.
Another relief to bloating and indigestion during menopause is to drink an herbal tea that is rich in minerals. These minerals help handle the waste loads to lessen the bloated feeling associated with excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Herbal teas are also rich in calcium, which aids with bone density loss. Such teas that can be used are, raspberry, dandelion, lemon balm, nettles, and green tea.
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