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How to beat a bloated stomach

How to beat a bloated stomach.

Having excessive gas production in the stomach can cause a lot of discomforts and often pain. When one is bloated, they experience a stuffed feeling in the stomach, making the tummy look bigger than normal. Healthline reports that 16-30% of people regularly experience bloating. According to Beth Schorr-Lesnick, M.D, an assistant clinical professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, bloating is caused by "Bad eating habits, certain foods, or hormones that can bring the feeling on—and it's extremely common in women." The good news is, there are several ways you can beat a bloated stomach and make you feel better.

Drink a lot of water.

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