When bloated, a person must first examine the types of foods being eaten, gastroenterologist and senior university lecturer at Western Sydney University Vincent Ho says. Bloating occurs when there is a buildup of gas in the intestines and the stomach. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, depending on the severity. The condition is extremely common and often has causes that aren't linked to disease. "Bloating in most people is attributable to intestinal gas, often after eating....