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Facts about flatulence (gas), excessive, and chronic
- The definition of flatulence or intestinal gas is the state of having excessive stomach and/or intestinal gas (waste gas produced during digestion) that is usually released from the anus with sound and/or odor.
- Causes of excess gas in the digestive tract are
- swallowed air,
- breakdown of undigested foods,
- lactase intolerance, and
- malabsorption of certain foods.
- Much of the gas generated is due to microbial breakdown of foods so that gases, for example, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane are generated; the odor is from other trace waste gases or compounds such as skatole and sulfur-containing substances.
- Symptoms of excessive gas or flatulence may include
- increased frequency or excessive instances of passing gas,
- smelly or foul smelling gas production (flatulence),
- belching,
- abdominal, bloating and/or
- abdominal pain or discomfort.
- Excessive gas or flatulence usually is not a medical emergency; however medical care should be sought quickly if a person develops other symptoms such as
- severe cramps,
- diarrhea,
- constipation,
- bloody stools,
- fever,
- nausea and vomiting and/or
- right-sided abdominal pain along with gas or flatulence.
- Diagnosis of excessive or chronic gas usually is done by a health-care professional after reviewing the patient's history and physical exam. In most instances tests are not run but if needed, analysis of patients' breath, flatus (gas passed out of the rectum) may be ordered.
- Other rarer causes of excessive flatulence or gas may require additional tests such as colonoscopy, X-rays and/or CT scans.
- Natural and home remedies for excessive gas or flatulence include dietary changes since chronic flatulence is often caused by certain foods that can be eliminated from the diet.
- Medical treatment for excessive flatulence or may include antibiotic treatment, increased dietary fiber intake, and including probiotics in the diet (recommended by some, but not all health-care professionals). More serious causes of excessive flatulence (for example, irritable bowel syndrome [IBS] and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth [SIBO]) may require additional medication and testing.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat excessive flatulence include compounds such as Beano (an OTC that contains sugar – digestive enzyme), antacids, and activated charcoal.
- Excessive flatulence can be reduced or prevented with several methods such as
- modifying your eating habits,
- changing your diet to avoid those foods that cause you personally to produce excessive gas,
- utilizing over-the-counter anti-gas compounds and,
- avoiding dairy products if you are lactose intolerant.
- Most individuals that alter their diet can reduce or prevent excessive flatulence and thus have a good prognosis.(sourcehttps://www.emedicinehealth.com/causes_of_bloating_digestive_health/article_em.htm)
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- The primary components of gas (known as flatus, pronounced FLAY-tuss) are five odorless gases: nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, and oxygen.
- The characteristic smelly odor is attributed to trace gases such as skatole, indole, and sulfur-containing compounds.
- The flammable character of flatus is caused by hydrogen and methane. The proportions of these gases depend largely on the bacteria that live in the human colon that digest, or ferment, food that has not been absorbed by the gastrointestinal (GI) tract before reaching the colon.
- An estimated 30-150 grams of this undigested food reach the colon in the form of carbohydrate every day. But this amount can vary with diet and how well the GI tract is functioning.
A
condition termed "vaginal flatulence" is the release of air trapped
in the vagina during or after sexual intercourse that sounds like flatulence
when expelled from the vagina, but does not contain waste gases and has no
specific odor. It is not flatulence, but termed so because of the sound emitted
when the air escapes the vagina.
How much flatulence or gas does a person pass per day?
Most people
produce about 1-3 pints of gas a day, and pass gas about 14 times a day.
Flatulence itself, although not life-threatening, can definitely cause social
embarrassment. This embarrassment is often the reason why people might seek
medical help for excessive gas.
What is excessive flatulence or intestinal gas?
Excessive gas or
flatulence is defined by some researchers as passing gas more than 20 times per
day. Increased flatulence occurs when a person passes gas more than about 14
times a day and extreme flatulence is ill-defined but occasionally used to
describe excessive and/or constant passing of gas and is occasionally related
to excessively smelly gas production. Chronic flatulence is also not well
defined but is used to describe excessive flatulence that may occur daily over
weeks to years.
What causes excessive flatulence or gas?
Excess gas in the
digestive tract (esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, and colon/large intestine)
can come from two sources: 1) increased intake of gas, for example, from air swallowed;
or 2) increased production of gas as certain undigested foods are broken down
by harmless bacteria normally found in the colon. Undigested foods may also
occur in chronic intestinal problems such as chronic megacolon, patients undergoing
chemotherapy
or in certain infectious diseases such as giardiasis.
Swallowed air
Swallowed air
(aerophagia) can occur with improper swallowing while eating or even
unconscious swallowing of air out of habit.
- Activities that cause a person to swallow air include rapid drinking, chewing gum, use of tobacco products, sucking on hard candy, drinking carbonated beverages, loose dentures, and hyperventilation
- Most people burp or belch to expel this excess swallowed air. The remaining gas moves into the small intestine. The air moves along to the large intestine for release through the rectum.
- Analysis of the gas can help determine if it originated from aerophagia (mostly nitrogen, also oxygen, and carbon dioxide) or GI production (mainly carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and methane).
Lactase intolerance
Another major
source of flatulence is lactose
intolerance, which results in a decreased ability to digest lactose,
a natural sugar found
in milk and other dairy products such as cheese and ice cream and in certain
processed food such as bread, cereal, and salad dressing. This flatulence is
often associated with diarrhea and
cramping but can appear as only gas. Many people normally have low levels of
the enzyme lactase needed to digest lactose after childhood. Also, as people
age, their enzyme levels decrease. As a result, over time people may experience
increasing amounts of gas after eating food containing lactose, and develop
chronic flatulence with gas pain(s). One way to remedy gas pain or get gas pain
relief is avoiding foods that contain lactose.
What causes symptoms of excessive flatulence or gas?
Signs
and symptoms of excessive flatulence are increased passage of gas, and
abdominal bloating or pain, and belching. Embarrassment can be caused by the
increased passage of flatus or the often-offensive odor it causes.
- Gas: Everyone passes gas (flatulate) normally each day. A certain amount of gas is present in the GI tract at any one time, mainly in the stomach and colon. The average person passes gas about 10 times each day and up to 20-25 times is considered normal. More than that may be excessive.
- Belching: An occasional belch during or after meals is normal and releases gas when the stomach is full of food. But if a person belches frequently, he or she may be swallowing too much air and releasing it before the air enters the stomach. Some people swallow air to make themselves belch, thinking it will relieve their discomfort. This practice may turn into an annoying habit. Belching may signal a more serious upper GI disorder such as peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastroparesis.
- Abdominal bloating: Many people believe that too much gas causes abdominal bloating. However, people who complain of bloating from gas often have normal amounts of gas. They actually may be unusually aware of gas in the digestive tract. A diet of fatty foods may delay stomach emptying and cause bloating and discomfort, but not necessarily too much gas. Certain conditions may cause bloating, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, or colon cancer. People with scar tissue (adhesions) from abdominal operations or internal hernias may have a sensation of bloating because of increased sensitivity to gas.
- Abdominal pain and discomfort: Some people have pain when gas is present in the intestine. When pain is on the left side of the colon, it can be confused with heart disease. When the pain is on the right side of the colon, it may mimic gallstones or appendicitis.
Certain
conditions can result in other foods being poorly absorbed in the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, allowing for increased bacterial activity.
- Malabsorption syndromes can be the result of decreased production of enzymes by the pancreas or problems with the gallbladder or lining of the intestines.
- SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a condition in which there is an increase in the number and/or alteration of the bacterial types in the upper gastrointestinal track that may result in bloating, flatulence, abdominal and/or gas pain discomfort and diarrhea. The syndrome is usually associated with small intestinal motility disorders, and is treated with antibiotics.
- If transit through the colon is slowed down for any reason, bacteria have increased opportunity to ferment remaining material. If a person is constipated or has decreased bowel function for any reason, flatulence can develop.
- Alterations in bowel habits can be a result of the following:
- Poor dietary fiber
- Parasites
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intestinal obstruction (including cancer)
- Diverticulosis or diverticulitis
- Poor thyroid function
- Narcotic and other drug use
What foods cause excessive gas and/or cause gas pain?
If the body does
not digest and absorb some carbohydrates (for example, the sugar, starches, and
fiber found in many foods) in the small intestine because of a shortage or
absence of certain enzymes there, this undigested food then passes from the
small intestine into the large intestine, where normal, harmless bacteria break
down the food, producing hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and, in about a third of all
people, methane. Eventually these gases exit through the rectum.
Foods that may
cause acute and/or chronic constant flatulence or gas include:
- Foods that produce gas in one person may not cause gas in another. Some common bacteria in the large intestine can destroy the hydrogen that other bacteria produce. The balance of the two types of bacteria may explain why some people have more gas than others.
- Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas. By contrast, fats and proteins cause little gas. These common foods and their natural components may create gas:
- Raffinose: Beans contain large amounts of the complex sugar known as raffinose. Smaller amounts are found in cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, and in other vegetables and whole grains.
- Starches: Most starches (potatoes, corn, noodles, and wheat) produce gas as they are broken down in the large intestine. Rice is the only starch that does not cause gas.
- Fructose: The sugar known as fructose occurs naturally in onions, artichokes, pears, and wheat. It is also used as a sweetener in some soft drinks and fruit drinks.
- Dark beer and red wine
- Sorbitol: This sugar is found naturally in fruits including apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It's also used as an artificial sweetener in sugar-free gum, candy, and other diet products.
- Fiber: Many foods contain soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves easily in water and takes on a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines. Found in oat bran, beans, peas, and most fruits, soluble fiber is not broken down until it reaches the large intestine, where digestion causes gas. Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, passes essentially unchanged through the intestines and produces little gas. Wheat bran and some vegetables contain this kind of fiber.
List of foods and drinks that may cause excessive flatulence and gas pain
The following is a
list of foods, drinks and other items that may be associated with chronic,
constant, extreme, and/or increased flatulence and/or gas pains in certain
individuals:
- Milk and other dairy products
- Beans
- Sodas
- Hard candy
- Lentils
- Wheat
- Potatoes
- Pasta
- Oat bran
- Apples
- Peaches
- Pears
- Bananas
- Apricots
- Melons
- Prunes
- Raisins
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Corn
- Peas
- Onions
- Shallots
- Chewing gum
- Cauliflower
What foods reduce flatulence or gas?
Although there is
little data to support contention that many foods can reduce gas, the following
is a partial list of those foods that are listed by dietitians and others that
are considered to reduce flatulence:
- Probiotics
- Yogurt
- Ginger
- Raw honey (not for infants and children under the age of one year)
- Peppermint
- Water
- Cinnamon
- Juices made from kale, spinach, cucumbers and other greens for example
- Pineapple
- Flaxseed
- Fennel
When to seek medical care for excessive flatulence or gas
Seek medical
attention whenever symptoms other than simply excess flatulence occur such as:
- Gas pain(s)
- Severe crampy abdominal discomfort
- Change in bowel habits
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Blood in the stool
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and swelling, particularly in the right lower part of the abdomen
- Chronic flatulence
Which specialties of doctors treats excessive flatulence or gas?
Although the
person's primary care doctor may treat some people with flatulence, with
chronic and extreme flatulence problems, usually a gastroenterologist is
consulted. Depending upon the underlying problem, other consultants such as
infectious disease specialists, endocrinologists and possibly immunologists may
be involved in both diagnosis and treatment. Depending upon the underlying
cause, (for example, achlorhydria, diverticula), other specialists such as
internal medicine and even a surgeon may be consulted.
How is the cause of excessive flatulence or gas diagnosed?
A health-care
professional may review what patient eats and the symptoms produced. The
patient might be instructed to keep a food and drink diary for a specific
period of time and track the passage of gas during the day. Careful review of
diet and the amount of gas passed may help relate specific foods to symptoms
and determine the severity of the problem.
The primary tests,
if necessary, will likely include measuring the amount of hydrogen in the
patient's breath after the person eats suspected foods. Because bacteria are
largely responsible for the production of hydrogen, an increase in exhaled
hydrogen as measured by the breath test will suggest food
intolerance, with the bacteria fermenting the undigested food to
produce excess gas. After the patient eats a problem food, breath testing
should show an increase in hydrogen in as little as 2 hours.
Another possible
test is analysis of flatus for gas content. This should help differentiate gas
produced by swallowing air from gas produced in the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract.
If these tests
produce no diagnosis, broader testing can be accomplished to help exclude more
serious disorders such as diabetes,
cancer,
malabsorption, cirrhosis
of the liver,
poor thyroid function, and infection.
If a patient has
abdominal pain or appears to have a swollen abdomen, the health-care
professional may have X-rays taken to show intestinal obstruction or
perforation. X-rays can also be taken after the patient drinks X-ray dye to
show the GI tract, which can be followed up with an internal view of the colon
through colonoscopy, if problems are noted.
If lactase
deficiency is the suspected cause of gas, the health-care professional may
suggest the patient avoid milk products for a period of time. A blood or breath
test may be used to diagnose lactose intolerance.
What natural or home remedies help relieve excessive flatulence or gas?
Flatulence is most
often related to diet, and sometimes to those habits that cause a person to
swallow air. One home remedy is to begin to try to remove problem foods from
the diet. For many people, this is a trial-and-error procedure on how to
relieve and/or prevent excessive gas or flatulence.
- This may take careful observation to notice what foods cause increased gas. Keep a food diary and note excess passage of gas. Any of the gas-producing foods can be removed from the diet one group at a time until the person experiences relief. Sorbitol and fructose are common offenders, so as a remedy try removing these foods first.
- If this method does not work, a more restrictive approach is to start with a very limited number of safe foods, and add one new food every 48 hours in order to determine what food or food group causes difficulty. If the offending food is found, then the affected person can avoid eating that food or be prepared for its consequences.
- If lactose intolerance is suspected to cause the problem, remove all dairy foods from the diet for 10-14 days to assess the effect on flatulence (using a diary). The enzyme lactase, which aids with lactose digestion, is available in liquid and tablet form without a prescription (Lactaid, Lactrase, Dairy Ease). Adding a few drops of liquid lactase to milk before drinking it or chewing lactase tablets just before eating helps digest foods that contain lactose. Also, lactose-reduced milk and other products are available at many grocery stores (Lactaid, Dairy Ease).
- If odor is a concern, there is also some reported success with charcoal filter undergarments.
- If belching is a problem, avoid the behaviors that cause the affected person to swallow air, such as chewing gum or eating hard candy. Eat slowly. Make sure dentures fit properly.
- In general, avoid overeating because this contributes to flatulence as well as obesity. Limit high-fat foods to reduce bloating and discomfort. The stomach will empty faster, allowing gases to move into the small intestine.
Natural and home
remedies may or may not cure or eliminate chronic, increased, constant or extreme
flatulence (gas). In some people, home remedies may help reduce symptoms.
Individuals are encouraged to discuss home remedies and gas symptoms with their
health-care professional.
What is the treatment for excessive flatulence or gas?
The goal of
treatment of flatulence is to reduce gas and smelly odor. Medical intervention
includes treatment with antibiotics if bacterial overgrowth of the GI tract is
suspected or evidence of parasitic infection is seen.
- Some promising studies have investigated feeding nonoffensive strains of bacteria (using probiotics) to push out the bacteria that are offensive, although no established treatments are available at this time.
- Regulation of bowel function is essential. Constipation should be treated with increased dietary fiber or certain laxatives.
- In cases where anxiety causes the person to swallow air, the doctor may suggest the person seek mental health counseling to change habit patterns.
What OTC or prescription medicine treat excessive flatulence or gas?
If the person does
not want to avoid the foods that cause gas, many nonprescription over-the-counter
(OTC) medicines are available to help reduce symptoms.
- Beano is an enzyme supplement that may be useful with bean ingestion. It contains the sugar-digesting enzyme that the body lacks to digest the sugar in beans and many vegetables. Beano has no effect on gas caused by lactose or fiber. Beano can be purchased over-the-counter. Add 3-10 drops per serving just before eating beans and vegetables to break down the gas-producing sugars during digestion.
- Antacids, such as Mylanta II, Maalox II, and Di-Gel, contain simethicone (also termed an anti-gas pill or gas pill), a foaming agent that joins gas bubbles in the stomach so that gas is more easily belched away. However, these medicines have no effect on intestinal gas. These can be taken before meals. Dosage varies.
- Activated charcoal tablets (Charcocaps) may provide relief from gas in the colon. Gas can be reduced if tablets are taken before and after a meal. The usual dose is 2-4 tablets taken just before eating and one hour after meals.
- Certain prescription medicines may help reduce symptoms, especially if you have a disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome. Some medicines such as metoclopramide (Reglan) have also been shown to decrease gas complaints by increasing gut activity.
Is it possible to prevent excessive flatulence or gas?
- The reduction or prevention (cure) of increased flatulence is often best accomplished by understanding what foods cause you personally to produce excess gas. This can be done by starting off with a simple diet and slowly adding one food at a time to determine which foods cause you to produce gas. If you get excessive or increased flatulence after eating a particular type of food, you have likely identified how to eliminate gas by eliminating that food from your diet. Once these foods are identified, they can be avoided resulting in less gas production.
- Taking the time to chew your food and swallow it without introducing air and avoiding carbonated drinks may also reduce flatulence and/or burping.
- Some individuals can reduce or prevent excess gas formation by using OTC products like Beano that will help digest sugars found in beans. Other nonprescription products such as simethicone can help reduce gas formation.
- For those individuals who are lactose intolerant, lactase may be taken before eating or drinking dairy products may help reduce gas; some health-care professionals recommend simply trying to avoid dairy products in general. There are some lactose free products available such as milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream, and some are sold under the names "Lactaid," or "Green Valley."
- In addition, some individuals have invented underwear with charcoal embedded in the clothing and claim it is effective in reducing smelly flatulence.
What's the prognosis for a person with excessive flatulence or gas?
The majority of
individuals with flatulence have a good to excellent prognosis if they simply
change their dietary habits and occasionally use OTC anti-gas medications.
People with more serious causes of flatulence have a fair prognosis as they may
require additional treatments to reduce or eliminate the underlying cause.
Is SIBO Causing You Excessive Flatulence?
Small intestinal
bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when bacteria that resembles the bacteria
normally found in the colon proliferate in large numbers in the small
intestine. Symptoms of SIBO include
- excess gas (flatus),
- diarrhea,
- abdominal bloating and/or distension, and
- abdominal pain.
The symptoms of
SIBO tend to be chronic. A typical person with SIBO may have symptoms that
fluctuate in intensity over months, years, or even decades before the proper
diagnosis is made.
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What Is Bloating?
Distended abdomen,
feeling like you ate too much, feeling like you are full of excessive gas. What
causes these symptoms? There are many reasons for a swollen belly that feels
too full. Several health conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, acid
reflux, and celiac disease may cause it. Certain foods and beverages may also
lead to the uncomfortable symptom. Often, bloating is not a cause for concern.
Other times it may be a sign of something potentially more serious. The
underlying causes of bloating are varied. Read on to discover what may be
causing your symptoms.
What Causes Excess Gas?
Many people who
feel as though they have excess gas may have increased levels or just an
increased sensitivity to it in the gastrointestinal tract. Passing gas,
bloating, burping, and belly pain and discomfort are common sensations in those
who feel like they have excess gas. These symptoms may be due to a variety of
conditions. Health problems including small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
(SIBO), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
and difficulty digesting certain types of carbohydrates may all contribute to
gas build up. Other conditions like abdominal hernias, masses in the GI tract,
abdominal adhesions, and dumping syndrome can affect the way gas moves through
the intestines.
Skip the Salt
It Can Increase Symptoms
Where salt goes,
fluid follows. Everyone needs some amount of sodium in their diet because it is
a critical electrolyte in the body, but too much salt is detrimental to health and
can make you bloat. Do not add extra salt when you prepare meals. Most people
get more than the maximum recommended amount of sodium every day, the majority
of which comes from foods that are processed or from a restaurant. Excess
sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, which puts you at risk for
cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. The Dietary Guidelines for
Americans recommends that adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of
sodium per day.
Eat in Moderation
Overeating Makes You Bloat
Your stomach is
approximately the same size as your fist and it stretches when you eat. If you
overindulge, you will feel uncomfortable and bloated. Avoid stomach bloating by
pacing yourself at mealtime. If you need some help, here are some tricks. Use
smaller plates to encourage yourself to stick to reasonable portion sizes. Chew
thoroughly and really enjoy every bite. Avoid distractions like TV while you're
eating. Enjoy meals at the dining room table with friends or family.
Concentrate on your meal and pay attention to your body's signs that alert you
when you are full.
Fizzy Drink Dangers
Carbonated drinks
including soda, sparkling mineral water, champagne, beer, and seltzer are full
of bubbles that can make you bloat. Drinking these beverages can lead to gas
bubbles in your digestive tract. Belching can get some of it out, but gas that
reaches your intestines will make you bloat. From here, the only way to expel
it is through the anus. In addition to the carbonation, sodas are loaded with
sugar that can provoke bloating. High fructose corn syrup and artificial
sweeteners are especially bad, too. Drink flat water instead of carbonated
drinks to cut down on belching.
Slow Down At Mealtime
Eating too fast is
a common cause of abdominal bloating because it results in swallowed air. Once
that air reaches the intestines, you may feel pain and be bloated. The stomach
stretches as you eat and sends signals to the brain alerting you that you are
full. However, it takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to alert the brain, so
you could be overeating and swallowing lots of air before you feel
uncomfortably full. Slow down, chew thoroughly, and enjoy your meals. Drink
enough water and stay hydrated to help ensure healthy digestion.
Constipation
Irregularity Causes Symptoms
If you miss a
bowel movement or are irregular, you may feel bloated. Certain foods may
contribute to constipation. If you struggle with irregularity, cut back on
dairy products like ice cream and cheese, fast food, meat, and foods that are
processed, prepared, fried, or high in fat. A diet low in fiber can trigger
constipation. Not drinking enough water, stress, and dietary changes can lead
to constipation, too. Drink more water, get some exercise, and add fiber to
your diet to help get things moving again. Over-the-counter medications can
help with an occasional bout of constipation, but long-term reliance on these
medications is not a good idea and may signal an underlying health issue that
needs medical evaluation.
Lactose Intolerance
Some people cannot
digest a sugar in dairy products called lactose. Lactose intolerance leads to
gastrointestinal symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Some people who have the condition may be able to indulge in milk, cheese,
yogurt, and ice cream as long as they take a digestive enzyme that aids in the
breakdown of lactose beforehand. Others do best by avoiding dairy products
altogether. Inability to break down lactose is not the same as a dairy allergy.
Symptoms of dairy allergy may include vomiting, hives, and even bloody stools.
Weight Gain
Weight gain,
especially around the abdomen, can make you feel bloated. Excess weight puts
pressure on your stomach, giving it less room to stretch at mealtime. If you
are overweight or obese, ask your doctor to help design a weight loss plan that
incorporates healthy eating and physical activity to shed pounds. The doctor
may recommend eating a low-fat, reduced-calorie diet to shed pounds. Excess
weight around the abdomen also ups the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD), a disorder that causes burning stomach acid to back up into the
esophagus.
Fructose Intolerance
This sugar occurs
naturally in garlic, onions, honey, and certain kinds of fruits like cherries,
apples, mangoes, pears, and watermelon. A form called high-fructose corn syrup
is a sweetener found in many foods and beverages. People who do not tolerate
the sugar will get a bloated stomach and will feel gassy and have abdominal
pain or diarrhea after ingesting it. If you're not sure whether or not you
tolerate the sugar, keep a food diary logging what you eat and drink as well as
your symptoms. You will notice patterns that will tell you which foods and
drinks provoke discomfort.
Be Mindful of Fats
Fat is a necessary
macronutrient the body uses to insulate nerves, make hormones, and build cell
structure. Excess fat is a problem because it takes a long time to break down
and may cause digestive discomfort and stomach bloating. Ingesting too much may
also lead to weight gain. If pounds gained end up around your abdomen, you may
have additional pressure and discomfort in your midsection. Moderate your
intake of fatty foods and watch your waistline to minimize bloat.
Menstrual Symptoms
Hormones Play a Role
Premenstrual
syndrome (PMS) results in fatigue, irritability, and aches and pains the week
prior to a woman's period. It also causes fluid retention which can feel like a
bloated stomach. Hormones are likely responsible for the change in fluid
balance during a woman's period. Even though a woman may crave salty or sugary
snacks during her period, she should avoid these as they increase fluid
retention. Exercise can also decrease pain and bloating.
FODMAPs
Fermentable
oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) are
small carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that are found in certain foods.
Fructose, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), fructans, lactose, mannitol, and
sorbitol are FODMAPs. Bacteria located in the end of the small intestine break
down these carbs. People who are intolerant of FODMAPs may experience abdominal
pain, bloating, excessive gas, and fluid retention after consuming foods that
contain them. Garlic, asparagus, pears, peaches, mangoes, rye bread, and wheat
pasta all contain FODMAPs. Keep track of what you eat and your symptoms in a
food diary to identify things that may be problematic for you.
Celiac Disease
Gluten is a
protein that is found in certain grains including wheat, rye, and barley. Some
people develop an immune reaction against gluten and this in turn leads to
damage to the lining of the intestine. People who have this condition, known as
celiac disease, may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, gas, and
bloating. Damage to the intestinal lining may affect digestion and the
absorption of nutrients. People with untreated celiac disease may suffer from
osteoporosis, infertility, migraines, intestinal cancer, and other serious
health conditions. Celiac disease cannot be cured, but it can be managed by avoiding
foods that contain gluten.
Is Bloating a Sign of Something More Serious?
Watch Out for Other Symptoms
Simple bloating is
usually not a cause for concern, but it may be a warning sign of a more serious
health condition in some cases. If you experience other symptoms, including
diarrhea, nausea, fever, abdominal pain, weight loss, weakness, loss of
appetite, or blood in the stool, see your doctor to rule out potentially more
serious conditions. The doctor may order a stool sample or take images of your
small intestine to assess for digestive problems and other conditions. Tests
are available to check for lactose intolerance, celiac disease, ovarian cancer,
liver disease, and other health problems.
Herbal Remedy for Flatulence
In Yoruba herbal Medicine as Document By Babalawo Obanifa
Egbo wowo(roots of Wowo/unidentified
plants)
Ataare meji( Two pod of
alligator pepper)
Imi ojo( Sulphur)
Taba gidi( tobacco leaves
/Nicotina tobacum)
Omi osan wewe (natural lime orange juice
/Citrus Aurantifolia)
Preparation
You will grind the Egbo
wowo(roots of Wowo/unidentified plants),Ataare meji( Two pod of alligator
pepper),Imi ojo( Sulphur),Taba gidi( tobacco leaves /Nicotina tobacum. You will
grind together pour it inside Omi osan wewe (natural lime orange juice /Citrus
Aurantifolia)
Usage
Person suffering from Flatulence
will be drinking one shot of it every
morning.
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