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Negative Health Effects of Overeating at Thanksgiving

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You can get bloated

Bloating makes your stomach feels swollen and causes an uncomfortable, nagging feeling in your abdomen. You may also feel pain or pressure in the abdominal area or your tummy may appear larger than normal. Bloating is caused when gas from the foods you eat builds up in the gastrointestinal tract. If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or intolerance to certain foods, you will be more vulnerable to bloating afterwards. It can also irritate IBS and cause other related symptoms. A gassy stomach accompanied by burping and flatulence can put a damper on your festivities.