India, Oct. 2 -- Bloating can become so routine that many people stop noticing it as a symptom. A tighter waistband after lunch, a visibly distended abdomen by evening or persistent abdominal discomfort is often dismissed as normal digestion. But recurring bloating can sometimes be linked to everyday eating, drinking and lifestyle habits.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vineet K Gupta, Senior Consultant & Unit Head, ShardaCare - HealthCity, explains some of the overlooked habits that may contribute to bloating and when the symptom warrants medical attention. (Also read: Heart surgeon with 25 years of experience says this is one of the hardest lessons he has learned from treating patients )

A rushed breakfast between meetings, lunc...