10 Causes of a Bloated Stomach
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome refers to the physical and emotional symptoms experienced by women about 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation begins. The symptoms and severity vary and gradually resolves once menstruation begins. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, acne, tender breasts, irritability, mood changes, tiredness, and so on.
These symptoms are not present during pregnancy or menopause. About 80 percent of women experience these symptoms. Observation shows that symptoms may worsen when there is a high salt diet, alcohol, and caffeine. It is believed to occur due to the changes in levels of hormones.
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