Dr. Amy Shah explains that bloating is caused by a variety of factors beyond just gas, including hormones, water retention, medications, and constipation.

“it's the feeling of distension in your abdomen but everybody thinks it's just from gas yes it is from gas but it can also be from your hormones it can be like water retention um it can be from medications causing discomfort it can be just from being constipated”

A little bit of bloating is expected when increasing fiber intake, but chronic bloating and pain should be evaluated by a doctor.

“I mean a little bit of bloating is expected when you increase your fiber intake. Chronic bloating and pain is something to see your doctor about.”