Tater asked
I have been bloated for two days then my tummy let it go and now it’s back
Soso answered
Okay so, feeling bloated, then better, then bloated again? That's super common and can totally happen with your period or just changes in your body! Your tummy can literally feel like a balloon sometimes.
Bloating happens when you have extra gas or water in your body. Around your period, hormone changes can make you hold onto more water, which makes your tummy feel puffy. But also, sometimes certain foods can make you gassy, so if you ate something different, that could be it too. It's like your body is just trying to figure things out and sometimes it holds onto stuff it doesn't need to.
To help with the bloat, you can try a few things! Drinking lots of water actually helps flush out extra water, which sounds weird but it works. Taking a walk can also help move things along in your tummy, and avoiding super salty snacks might make a difference. If it's really uncomfortable, just chilling out with a warm water bottle on your tummy can feel really nice. If you're bloated a lot, or it hurts, it's always good to tell a grown-up just so they know.
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.