US Medical Term · symptoms
Bloating
Hinchazón abdominal
Also: Distensión (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Bloating |
| Spanish (Español) | Hinchazón abdominal |
| Chinese (中文) | 腹脹 |
| Korean (한국어) | 복부 팽만 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đầy hơi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pamamaga ng tiyan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Inchaço abdominal |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ท้องอืด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 腹部膨満 |
What it means
Bloating is the uncomfortable feeling that your abdomen is full, tight, or swollen. It is often accompanied by visible distension of the belly and may include gurgling sounds, cramping, or the passing of gas. Common causes include excess gas from swallowed air or gas-producing foods, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and overeating. Bloating that comes on suddenly and is severe, persists for more than a few days without relief, or is accompanied by significant pain, vomiting, or unexplained weight loss should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My stomach feels swollen and full even when I haven't eaten much.
El estómago se me siente hinchado y lleno aunque no haya comido mucho.
I look pregnant after every meal because of how bloated I get.
Parezco embarazado/a después de cada comida por lo hinchado/a que me pongo.
The bloating and cramping start about an hour after eating.
La hinchazón y los calambres comienzan aproximadamente una hora después de comer.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R14 Flatulence and related conditionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026