Stomach bloating is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. It can be caused by eating too much food in one go, or even by eating certain, gassy foods. Stomach bloating can make your tummy feel stretched and swollen, and it’s generally quite uncomfortable. But you could avoid feeling bloated by avoiding certain drinks. Fizzy drinks could be leaving you with stomach pains, it’s been claimed.
Abdominal bloating not only looks bad but can also cause physical discomfort
Fizzy drinks are by nature, very gassy. They can cause gas to become trapped in your gut after drinking, said medical website WebMD.
Instead, you should consider swapping your carbonated drinks for something that’s better for your stomach, and less gassy.
If you do decide to have a fizzy drink with your dinner, it may be an idea to have a peppermint tea after your meal to reduce your bloating pain, it said.
“Abdominal bloating not only looks bad but can also cause physical discomfort,” said WebMD.
“Unless your stomach bloating is caused by a medical condition such as liver or heart disease, the only real cause is intestinal gas - not ‘water weight’.
“The fizz in carbonated drinks [even diet ones] can cause gas to get trapped in your belly.
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