Bloating is a very common symptom of stomach discomfort and it's not always easy to understand what causes it. It could be any one of the following conditions:

Trapped wind: click here to go to the section about trapped wind

Dysmotility: click here to go to the section about dysmotility

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): click here to go to the section about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Water retention /Pre-Menstrual: this is a common female problem that leads to stomach bloating. As it's not linked to food or drink, it's not a digestive complaint so we don't cover it in this website. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for further advice or to find out more about this condition.