Why is my stomach bloated?
Bloating can cause discomfort and indicate digestive or systemic issues.
Medome helps identify patterns and causes.
Common causes
- Gas from food
- Overeating
- Constipation
Less common but important
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Liver or kidney disease
- Intestinal obstruction
- Cancer
- Swallowing too much air
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
What people ask about Bloating
“Is it serious?”
Most bloating is minor. Medome flags patterns needing evaluation.
“How can I relieve it?”
Diet changes, hydration, and gentle activity help most cases.
“When should I see a doctor?”
Persistent, painful, or worsening bloating requires attention.
When to seek care
- Severe abdominal pain
- Blood in stool or vomit
- Unexplained weight loss
- Painful or hard to touch
- Severe diarrhea
- Black or tarry stool
How Medome Helps
Medome educates, tracks symptoms, timing, and risk factors to guide care safely.
*This information is provided for educational purposes only. To best understand what is the cause of your symptom, please complete a free Medome consultation. Of course, any final medical decisions should be made in consultation with a licensed medical professional.