Finding Your Bloating Root Cause
Finding your bloating root cause starts with paying attention to timing, triggers, and accompanying symptoms.
Cyclical patterns
Bloating tied closely to your menstrual cycle often points toward hormonal fluctuations.
Food-triggered patterns
Bloating clearly tied to specific foods often points toward IBS or a food intolerance.
Progressive, all-day patterns
Bloating that builds through the day, especially with bowel changes, is sometimes associated with SIBO.
Key takeawayBloating timing, food triggers, and accompanying symptoms together offer strong clues toward the likely root cause, whether hormonal, IBS-related, or SIBO.
Helpful next steps
Food and symptom journal
Track triggers and patterns.
This content is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. Persistent or severe bloating, especially with other symptoms, should be evaluated by a doctor.