Trigger warning: this story references eating disorders.
Just like drinking water and using the bathroom, the bodily function of bloating is a universal experience.
“In a way, this fixation is diet culture in disguise.
Sergey Filimonov
“Water retention due to underlying medical conditions can cause bloating as well.”
“Although it is burdensome for the patient, it is not overly concerning from a danger standpoint.”
It’s also common for women to experience bloating in their menstrual cycle.
This, agrees Madsen, is a result of diet culture.
“It is shaming a natural, healthy process within our bodies,” she says.
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