Digestive Causes of Bloating Food sensitivities or intolerances irritating the gut Bacterial overgrowths in the small or large intestine (SIBO/SIFO) Low levels of beneficial bacteria Insufficient digestive enzymes from the pancreas Low stomach acid impairing proper food breakdown Hormonal Causes of Bloating High estrogen - often linked with water retention, breast tenderness, and premenstrual bloating (frequent in heavy cycles) Low progesterone - contributes to bloating and shorter cycles with prolonged menstruation Ovarian or uterine cysts - can cause persistent, hard bloating and may require ultrasound evaluation Naturopathic Testing for Bloating and Gas At NDcare, we start with a comprehensive health history and may recommend the following diagnostic tools to uncover the…