Root-Cause Quiz
Bloating isn't one condition.
It's three different patterns — each with a different root cause.
2 minutes. A few questions. One real answer.
Which pattern are you experiencing?
GUT TENSION
Root cause: smooth muscle spasm
☐ I feel tight or cramped after eating — even small meals
☐ My bloating gets worse when I'm stressed or anxious
☐ I feel better after a bowel movement, but the tension comes back
☐ I often feel a "knot" in my stomach
☐ My bloating is worse in the morning or after waking up
GAS BUILDUP
Root cause: fermentation & trapped gas
☐ I feel pressure that builds throughout the day
☐ Certain foods make it significantly worse (beans, onions, dairy, gluten)
☐ I've tried probiotics — they didn't help, or made it worse
☐ The bloating is visible — I look noticeably distended by evening
☐ Relief only comes when gas finally passes
MOTILITY
Root cause: slow digestive rhythm
☐ I still feel full hours after eating
☐ My digestion feels "stuck" — slow and sluggish
☐ I rarely feel genuinely hungry
☐ I feel heavy and tired after meals, not energized
☐ I've tried digestive enzymes — they helped a little, but not enough
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