Moumi, your symptoms of constant bloating before and after eating, along with heaviness and loss of appetite, suggest a condition of gastritis with slow or weak digestion. This is a common problem in women between the ages of 30 and 45, especially if you are under stress, eating irregularly, or consuming food that is heavy, cold, or oily. When the digestive fire becomes sluggish, undigested food ferments in the stomach and intestines, leading to gas, pressure, and a full feeling even after small meals. Sometimes this is linked to low stomach acid, not excess acid, and in many people, bloating is worsened by poor gut movement or mild constipation. Emotional tension also directly affects gut motility, so anxiety or overthinking can slow digestion further.
Next Steps
Start homeopathic treatment to correct the root digestive imbalance. You can begin with Lycopodium 30C, five pills twice a day before meals, and Carbo vegetabilis 30C after meals if the bloating is severe with flatulence. Take Natrum phos 6X tablets, four tablets after each meal, to help neutralize excess acid and assist digestion. Continue this for at least two weeks while adjusting your food and routine. If the bloating still does not improve, a more personalized constitutional remedy may be needed.
Health Tips
Begin your day with a glass of warm water mixed with a pinch of ajwain and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Eat small, warm, home cooked meals at regular intervals. Do not eat late at night or skip meals. After every meal, sit in vajrasana for ten minutes to help the digestive tract push food downward. Avoid curd, tea, and raw salad in the evening. Use warm spices like ginger, cumin, and hing in your cooking to stimulate digestion. Rub a few drops of warm castor oil or sesame oil on your abdomen before bath in circular motion to relieve gas buildup and heaviness.