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BLOATING / DISTENSION
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Bloating / distension'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Digestion by taking the free digestion quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON BLOATING / DISTENSIONBloating and distension can come from trapped gas, stagnant stools, uterine swelling during menstruation, or other causes. The gas becomes trapped if the muscles of the abdomen are too tense, if bowel tone is too lax, if peristalsis is asynchronous, or if stagnant fecal matter is blocking the release of gas, or if there is some other obstruction.When bloating is severe enough to cause pain, bloating can cause distension, or overstretching of the intestines. Distension can lead to permanent damage and loss of muscle tone. The first step to healing bloating is to release the gas. Carminitives are herbs that help with downward flow of gas. Many carminitives are highly aromatic, like mint. Yoga poses such as 'wind releasing pose' can help relieve gas. Triangle pose can stretch the sides of the colon for release of gas. Try massaging the cecum, hepatic flexure, splenic flexure, sigmoid colon, and behind the pubic bone. Drink warm water. Practice contracting and releasing tension in the abdomen and pelvic floor. The second step is to reduce the production of gas by eating a diet that is right for your constitution, by taking digestives, and perhaps anti-microbials or probiotics to regulate gut flora. ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSWHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL BLOATING / DISTENSION?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'BLOATING / DISTENSION'
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DIFFICULT
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Bloating / distension'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Abdominal Pain Type
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Abdominal pain worse after eating
Risk Factor: 40% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Small Intestine
Nervous stomach / butterflies
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Stomach
Frequent Burping
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Indigestion / Upset stomach
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Slow, heavy digestion
Risk Factor: 20% less often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
Complication: +2.1 times as often
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Appetite
Strong/frequently thirsty
Risk Factor: 50% less often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
Complication: +1.0 times as often
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Irregular/small appetite
Risk Factor: 40% less often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
Complication: +1.3 times as often
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Colon
Gas, irregular digestion
Risk Factor: 30% less often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Biocharacteristics of 23,190 People Reporting Bloating / distension
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Bloating / distension were less aggravated than 75% of other symptoms. From the 23,190 people who reported Bloating / distension in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Difficult Sign
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86.9%
31.5% (7,300)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Astringent
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67.0%
21.0% (4,877)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Heavy Aggravates
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64.1%
28.0% (6,482)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Light
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56.7%
22.9% (5,313)
9,391 have Light constitution
Dry
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55.6%
24.6% (5,712)
9,009 have Dry constitution
Salty
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52.8%
23.0% (5,340)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Oily
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51.2%
24.5% (5,685)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Vata Sign
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49.6%
32.7% (7,577)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Kapha
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47.2%
31.5% (7,297)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Bitter
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46.0%
22.4% (5,197)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Sweet
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45.2%
26.0% (6,033)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Sour
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44.0%
20.8% (4,815)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Cold
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42.5%
22.4% (5,194)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Pungent
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36.3%
19.1% (4,434)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Hot
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34.1%
20.0% (4,643)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Gooey
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32.3%
18.1% (4,187)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Pitta
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29.1%
28.2% (6,544)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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28.4%
23.8% (5,523)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Risk Factors of Bloating / distension
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Bloating / distension.
Overall, 60.49% of people surveyed in this research study reported Bloating / distension.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 60.49%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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1216
51.6%
10% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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15324
60.4%
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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6439
32.8%
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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11572
69.2%
10% more often
Male (1336)
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573
42.9%
30% less often
Female (26227)
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16448
62.7%
insignificant difference
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)
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986
87.6%
40% more often
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)
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1236
87.2%
40% more often
Pain with sense of fullness (4736)
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4105
86.7%
40% more often
Abdominal pain worse after eating (3850)
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3295
85.6%
40% more often
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping (5234)
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4423
84.5%
40% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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965
84.3%
40% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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727
82.1%
40% more often
Discomfort in abdomen (10315)
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8461
82%
40% more often
Fullness below belly button (8299)
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6769
81.6%
30% more often
Location of abdominal pain moves (5432)
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4427
81.5%
30% more often
Pain relieved by pressure (2280)
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1848
81.1%
30% more often
Pain around belly button (2663)
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2156
81%
30% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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2039
80.4%
30% more often
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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1287
80.2%
30% more often
Burping relieves stomach pain (3413)
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2732
80%
30% more often
Intestine lumpy / like a rope (1615)
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1288
79.8%
30% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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566
79.5%
30% more often
Burning abdominal pain (2301)
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1826
79.4%
30% more often
Eat when abdomen painful (2767)
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2191
79.2%
30% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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211
79%
30% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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1016
78.6%
30% more often
Sharp abdominal pain (5537)
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4343
78.4%
30% more often
Fruits Cause Gas (2764)
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2166
78.4%
30% more often
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (9239)
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7228
78.2%
30% more often
Pain above belly button (4330)
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3382
78.1%
30% more often
Pain below belly button (5880)
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4592
78.1%
30% more often
Pain left upper abdomen (3172)
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2472
77.9%
30% more often
Pain sudden onset (3992)
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3111
77.9%
30% more often
Frequent Nausea (5021)
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3902
77.7%
30% more often
Gastritis (5279)
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4104
77.7%
30% more often
Pain relieved by pooping (9034)
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7022
77.7%
30% more often
Intermittent abdominal pain (6963)
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5411
77.7%
30% more often
Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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6856
77.6%
30% more often
Dull ache in abdomen (5023)
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3890
77.4%
30% more often
Pain right upper abdomen (3670)
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2832
77.2%
30% more often
Pain right lower abdomen (4066)
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3130
77%
30% more often
Indigestion / Upset stomach (15960)
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12277
76.9%
30% more often
Pain relieved by heat (3723)
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2864
76.9%
30% more often
Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)
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3705
76.6%
30% more often
Malabsorption (4275)
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3274
76.6%
30% more often
Pain left lower abdomen (4442)
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3393
76.4%
30% more often
Food Poisoning (1032)
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788
76.4%
30% more often
Abdominal pain relieved by rest (4012)
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3063
76.3%
30% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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875
76.2%
30% more often
Pain relieved by arching / twisting (2938)
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2238
76.2%
30% more often
Blisters (609)
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464
76.2%
30% more often
Use laxatives frequently (2294)
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1747
76.2%
30% more often
Difficulty eliminating (7017)
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5341
76.1%
30% more often
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (555)
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422
76%
30% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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3007
75.9%
30% more often
Enlarged Spleen (328)
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248
75.6%
20% more often
Strong abdominal pulse (2630)
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1986
75.5%
20% more often
Anal Spasm (1145)
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865
75.5%
20% more often
Crohn's Disease (341)
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257
75.4%
20% more often
Pain relieved by exercise (1996)
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1504
75.4%
20% more often
Abdominal pain relieved by eating (1562)
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1176
75.3%
20% more often
Pancreatitis (498)
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375
75.3%
20% more often
Foul taste on tongue (3794)
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2846
75%
20% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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409
75%
20% more often
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation (7701)
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5758
74.8%
20% more often
Inflamed Rectum (723)
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541
74.8%
20% more often
Puffy / swollen skin (3944)
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2951
74.8%
20% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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552
74.7%
20% more often
Short Bowel Syndrome (201)
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150
74.6%
20% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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344
74.6%
20% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1763
74.5%
20% more often
Laxatives to lose weight (2812)
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2094
74.5%
20% more often
Water Retention (10907)
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8113
74.4%
20% more often
Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria (1615)
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1202
74.4%
20% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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217
74.3%
20% more often
Frequent Hiccup (2477)
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1837
74.2%
20% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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168
74%
20% more often
Frequent Burping (8672)
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6412
73.9%
20% more often
H pylori infection (1025)
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757
73.9%
20% more often
Red meat intolerant (1829)
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1349
73.8%
20% more often
Tight/tense abdomen (2454)
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1810
73.8%
20% more often
Puffy face (6516)
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4806
73.8%
20% more often
Constipation (11486)
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8461
73.7%
20% more often
Convulsions (156)
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115
73.7%
20% more often
Intestinal Obstruction (352)
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259
73.6%
20% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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4737
73.6%
20% more often
Sore eye muscles (2328)
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1710
73.5%
20% more often
Wheat Intolerance (6953)
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5106
73.4%
20% more often
Dysentery (203)
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149
73.4%
20% more often
Hyperacidity (4450)
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3264
73.3%
20% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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273
73.2%
20% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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598
73.2%
20% more often
Tense or Aching jaw (5411)
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3960
73.2%
20% more often
Flat rash (526)
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385
73.2%
20% more often
Parasite passed in stool (353)
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258
73.1%
20% more often
Tarry black stools (1494)
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1091
73%
20% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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781
73%
20% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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1421
72.9%
20% more often
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)
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2996
72.9%
20% more often
Diuretics to lose weight (2085)
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1520
72.9%
20% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Bloating / distension
In this research study, people who report Bloating / distension were likely to report the following:
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NORMALLY
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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885
+2.3 times
4%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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11082
+2.1 times
48%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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9296
+1.9 times
40%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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890
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Pancreatitis
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375
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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9887
+1.5 times
43%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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598
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Pain with sense of fullness
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4105
+1.5 times
18%
12.26% (4,736 cases)
Burping relieves stomach pain
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2732
+1.5 times
12%
8.22% (3,413 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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2039
+1.5 times
9%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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362
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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362
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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1287
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping
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4423
+1.4 times
19%
13.28% (5,234 cases)
Gas, irregular digestion
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19343
+1.4 times
83%
58.32% (47,247 cases)
Vomiting
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875
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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398
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (568 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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4427
+1.4 times
19%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Abdominal pain worse after eating
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3295
+1.4 times
14%
10.09% (3,850 cases)
Anorexia, past or current
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2903
+1.4 times
13%
9.45% (4,050 cases)
Pain above belly button
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3382
+1.4 times
15%
10.91% (4,330 cases)
Anal Spasm
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865
+1.4 times
4%
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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4343
+1.4 times
19%
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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1053
+1.4 times
5%
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Intermittent abdominal pain
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5411
+1.4 times
23%
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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1449
+1.4 times
6%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Pain relieved by pressure
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1848
+1.4 times
8%
5.91% (2,280 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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3902
+1.4 times
17%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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3405
+1.4 times
15%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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5282
+1.3 times
23%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Irregular/small appetite
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7342
+1.3 times
32%
23.81% (20,509 cases)
Pain left upper abdomen
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2472
+1.3 times
11%
8.2% (3,172 cases)
Burning abdominal pain
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1826
+1.3 times
8%
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Intestine lumpy / like a rope
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1288
+1.3 times
6%
4.48% (1,615 cases)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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7228
+1.3 times
31%
23.16% (9,239 cases)
Discomfort in abdomen
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8461
+1.3 times
36%
26.92% (10,315 cases)
Dull ache in abdomen
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3890
+1.3 times
17%
12.73% (5,023 cases)
Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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1236
+1.3 times
5%
3.75% (1,417 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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422
+1.3 times
2%
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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369
+1.3 times
2%
1.51% (516 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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593
+1.3 times
3%
2.27% (878 cases)
Conflict makes me restless
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16021
+1.3 times
69%
52.33% (43,701 cases)
Pain below belly button
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4592
+1.3 times
20%
15.2% (5,880 cases)
Gray Stool
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383
+1.3 times
2%
1.52% (528 cases)
Morning Sickness
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829
+1.3 times
4%
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Strong abdominal pulse
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1986
+1.3 times
9%
6.85% (2,630 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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3111
+1.3 times
13%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Strong hunger
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11983
+1.3 times
52%
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain
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986
+1.3 times
4%
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Flat rash
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385
+1.3 times
2%
1.53% (526 cases)
Fullness below belly button
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6769
+1.3 times
29%
22.31% (8,299 cases)
Gastritis
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4104
+1.3 times
18%
13.86% (5,279 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous
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965
+1.3 times
4%
3.09% (1,145 cases)
Pain around belly button
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2156
+1.3 times
9%
6.98% (2,663 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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3705
+1.3 times
16%
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Pain relieved by pooping
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7022
+1.3 times
30%
23.29% (9,034 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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12201
+1.3 times
53%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Pain relieved by arching / twisting
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2238
+1.3 times
10%
7.81% (2,938 cases)
Pain lower back
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13191
+1.3 times
57%
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Exercising after eating too much
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1734
+1.3 times
7%
5.47% (2,548 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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7278
+1.3 times
31%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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2951
+1.3 times
13%
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Pain left lower abdomen
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3393
+1.3 times
15%
11.74% (4,442 cases)
Liver Sore
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642
+1.3 times
3%
2.35% (883 cases)
Long workday
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8567
+1.3 times
37%
28.99% (22,260 cases)
Purging Food
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2000
+1.3 times
9%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Use laxatives frequently
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1747
+1.3 times
8%
6.3% (2,294 cases)
Indigestion / Upset stomach
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12277
+1.3 times
53%
41.81% (15,960 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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6213
+1.3 times
27%
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Alternating Diarrhea / Constipation
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5758
+1.3 times
25%
19.8% (7,701 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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727
+1.3 times
3%
2.38% (886 cases)
Fruits Cause Gas
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2166
+1.3 times
9%
7.15% (2,764 cases)
Poor diet
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7284
+1.3 times
31%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Short bursts of energy
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12287
+1.3 times
53%
42.15% (34,156 cases)
Fatty fried food
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7435
+1.3 times
32%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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1638
+1.3 times
7%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Pain relieved by heat
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2864
+1.3 times
12%
9.59% (3,723 cases)
Hyperacidity
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3264
+1.3 times
14%
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Gain weight easily
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12857
+1.3 times
55%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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409
+1.3 times
2%
1.6% (545 cases)
Abdominal pain relieved by rest
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3063
+1.2 times
13%
10.41% (4,012 cases)
Anemia
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4531
+1.2 times
20%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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1837
+1.2 times
8%
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Tarry black stools
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1091
+1.2 times
5%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Pain right upper abdomen
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2832
+1.2 times
12%
9.65% (3,670 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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1763
+1.2 times
8%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Pain right lower abdomen
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3130
+1.2 times
13%
10.49% (4,066 cases)
Yellow eyes / sclera
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366
+1.2 times
2%
1.62% (552 cases)
Bad breath
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7343
+1.2 times
32%
25.96% (10,654 cases)
Water Retention
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8113
+1.2 times
35%
28.5% (10,907 cases)
Sour Taste in Mouth
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2103
+1.2 times
9%
7.33% (2,940 cases)
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
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16756
+1.2 times
72%
58.66% (47,291 cases)
Gurgling Noises
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10120
+1.2 times
44%
35.87% (13,930 cases)
Intense emotions
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14747
+1.2 times
64%
52.25% (42,048 cases)
Smooth patches on tongue surface
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832
+1.2 times
4%
3.27% (1,253 cases)
Dry, dark, frizzy hair
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8471
+1.2 times
37%
30.27% (24,799 cases)
Foul taste on tongue
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2846
+1.2 times
12%
9.82% (3,794 cases)
Stress affects my digestion
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12911
+1.2 times
56%
45.94% (19,512 cases)
Difficulty eliminating
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5341
+1.2 times
23%
18.88% (7,017 cases)
Sores inside mouth
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3393
+1.2 times
15%
12.32% (4,704 cases)
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