What causes bloating after eating white fungus (Tremella)?
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Bloating after eating tremella may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as acute gastroenteritis or pyloric obstruction, and symptomatic treatment should be based on the specific situation. Tremella is a type of fungus containing bioactive substances that can enhance the human immune system. However, if one talks loudly or swallows too quickly while eating, air may enter the stomach together with the tremella, leading to bloating.
Eating tremella (white fungus) may cause bloating due to physiological factors, or it could be caused by pathological conditions such as acute gastroenteritis or pyloric obstruction. Appropriate treatment should be based on the specific situation. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
Tremella is a type of fungus containing bioactive substances that can enhance immunity and has effects of moistening the lungs, promoting body fluid production, and protecting the liver. Generally, tremella does not cause bloating. However, if one talks loudly or swallows quickly while eating, air may enter the stomach together with the food, increasing gastric pressure and leading to bloating. This is a normal phenomenon and usually resolves spontaneously after some time.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Acute Gastroenteritis
If tremella is not thoroughly cleaned before consumption, dust or other residues may remain on its surface. After ingestion, pathogenic bacteria may enter the body, adhere to the gastric mucosa, multiply rapidly, trigger an inflammatory response, reduce gastric motility, delay gastric emptying, and thus lead to bloating. It is recommended that patients take medications such as domperidone tablets or omeprazole magnesium enteric-coated tablets under medical guidance.
2) Pyloric Obstruction
In patients with pre-existing pyloric obstruction, spasm of the pyloric sphincter can cause local mucosal congestion and edema, preventing digestive fluids from passing through the pylorus. This prolongs food digestion time and leads to the aforementioned symptoms. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for treatment with medications such as cimetidine tablets or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated capsules.
Besides the above, chronic gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux, or allergic reactions may also cause bloating. If bloating persists for a prolonged period, individuals should seek medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent potential harm to health.
