Why am I bloated for several days in a row?

Short answer
This usually means digestion is moving more slowly than usual.

What’s usually happening
Food and gas stay in the gut longer, so the bloating doesn’t clear overnight.

What this is usually not

  • a sudden food reaction

  • toxins

Common reasons

  • travel

  • changes in routine

  • low movement

What usually helps

  • time

  • returning to your normal routine

When to pay attention
If bloating lasts weeks or keeps getting worse.

If your bloating feels different from this, go back to the main bloating page.

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