Guwahati, May 6 -- Have you ever finished a meal and suddenly felt like your stomach got bigger? That full, tight feeling is called bloating, and it happens to a lot of people. It is not usually serious, but it can be very uncomfortable. Sometimes your clothes feel tighter, your belly looks swollen, and you may even feel pressure or pain.

Experts say bloating often starts with the way we eat and what we eat.

What Causes Bloating

One of the most common reasons is eating too much food or eating too fast. When you eat quickly, you may swallow extra air, and your stomach does not have time to tell your brain that you are full.

Another thing that can cause bloating is a group of foods called FODMAPs. These are foods like beans, onions, gar...