Written and reviewed by Dr Ali Zad, FRACP gastroenterologist, Brisbane. Last reviewed November 2026 against current Australian and international guidelines. General information only, not a substitute for personal medical advice.
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Why do I feel bloated every day?
Daily bloating is very common and is often linked to IBS, constipation, the fermentation of certain foods (FODMAPs), swallowing air or increased gut sensitivity. Bloating that worsens through the day and settles overnight is typical of functional bloating.
When is bloating a warning sign?
See a doctor if bloating is new and persistent, especially in women over 50, or if it comes with weight loss, bleeding, vomiting, a change in bowel habit, a noticeable swelling that does not go down, or reduced appetite.
What helps bloating?
Treating any constipation, eating regular meals slowly, limiting fizzy drinks and chewing gum, trying a dietitian-guided low FODMAP diet, regular exercise and sometimes specific medicines or gut-directed hypnotherapy can all help.
Related procedures and information
- Colonoscopy with Dr Ali Zad
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Book an appointment
If you have symptoms of bloating and wind, see your GP or book a consultation with gastroenterologist Dr Ali Zad on (07) 2111 2600 or request an appointment online. You can book directly; a GP referral is needed for a Medicare rebate.
Dr Zad consults and performs procedures across Brisbane and Moreton Bay: Brisbane City and Spring Hill, North Lakes, Caboolture, Everton Park, Taringa and Redcliffe and Kippa-Ring.
