Fever may indicate the presence of a serious illness, but usually a fever is caused by a common infection, most of which are not serious. The part of the brain called the hypothalamus controls body temperature. The hypothalamus increases the body's temperature as a way to fight the infection.
Greasy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken, cheeseburgers, onion rings and french fries can make you feel bloated as they linger in your stomach. Excess salt or sodium. Foods high in salt â including many processed and convenience foods â can cause your body to retain fluid.
1 Dairy products can be a source of intestinal distress and bloating if you have trouble digesting lactose, or milk sugar. 2  Whole grains, recommended for their many health benefits, can sometimes cause bloating and gas problems. 3  One reason whole grains are so healthy is their high fiber content. Overeating is probably the most common cause of bloating. 2  Smaller portions should ease the pain. 3  Eating rich and fatty food can make you feel uncomfortably stuffed. 4  Fat takes longer to digest than protein or carbohydrates, so it keeps the stomach full longer.