Why does soda seem to make my stomach swell and make me feel bloated?

Question

Everytime I drink soda I feel bloated and my stomach swell. Why does that happen? Should I go see a doctor about that, or just stop drinking soda all together.

Answer 1

Stop drinking soda! If something you consume has a noticeable, adverse affect, the smart thing to do is listen to your body and stop consuming it. The carbonation in soda is not the worst thing. The extreme acidity of one can of soda is perhaps the worst. It takes 32 full 8oz glasses of water to neutralize the acid in ONE CAN of pop! Since acidosis (an overly acidic body chemistry) is thought to be a root cause of most chronic, degernerative disease, only a crazy person would drink such a thing. It's slow suicide.

In addition, the additives, chemicals, caffeine and excess sugar (or worse, artificial sweetener) in soda are an enormous problem. A can of pop is a just a can of toxic chemicals swimming in carbonated sugar syrup. Many of the additives and sweeteners make the soda an addictive substance, so that people truly feel they can't get through a day without pop. What will they drink, water? Ew! Yes, people literally develop an aversion to the most natural beverage of all after a period of time on soda.

I highly recommend you go off soda for good. It really isn't difficult to kick the habit. Try drinking Synergy kombucha as a replacement. It is incredibly healthy and also happens to be naturally carbonated. The beneficial bacteria in kombucha release CO2 as part of their life processes, thereby making the end product very bubbly. It will also help alkalize your overly acidic body and replace the probiotics you have lost by consuming so much sugar.

Make sure to drink plenty of water to help wean yourself off soda and cleanse and hydrate your body. Try this method:
Upon awakening each day, drink a glass of tepid water. You can place a glass of water by the bedside the night before to help you remember. Drink this before you even get out of bed. Once you are up, have another glass of water. The kidneys and GI tract get dehydrated while you sleep at night, and flushing them with water first thing in the morning hydrates and prepares your organs for the first meal and all the tasks of the day. Drink the rest of your water (about 2 quarts a day or 8 8oz glasses) slowly throughout the day to allow the tissues of the body to absorb it rather than pass it right through.

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to learn how to stay healthy....naturally!

Carisa

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Why Does My Stomach Swell

Answer 4

I have the same problem. I have just been diagnosed with "IC". I suggest you go to www.ichelp.org and see if these symptoms apply to you. I have had these symptoms for a long time and just realized what was going on. Many people don't know of this disease and just assume it's only the carbonation when it could be more serious. It's your health, get checked. Good luck.

Answer 5

Be cause of the carbonation??????Maybe?????? Sodas are so very bad for your health> Cause bloating,... They will dissolve the stomach lining and damage intestines and they dissolve the calcium from your bones> Need another reason not to drink them?

Answer 6

Because the carbon in the soda is expanding. Its like when you shake a bottle of soda and it builds pressure in the bottle.

Answer 7

It's the carbon dioxide in the soda. You shouldn't be drinking soda anyways, it's bad for you in many ways. Especially for women. You gain weight and lose calcium from your bones.

Answer 8

umm because it is carbonated, designed to create gas.....
you don't need a doctor, you just need to stop drinking the soda, it is not good for you anyway.

Answer 9

Carbination. Drink in moderation

Answer 10

It is an intestine infection. Show the doc for treatment