FLATULENCE

 

FLATULENCE

Is a condition of releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus. It is caused by excessive gas in the digestive tract.

CAUSES OF FLATULENCE

• Could be due due to swallowed air or eating goods that produce gas .

what cause swallowing of air

Eating or drinking too quickly

smoking

Chewing gum

Drinking carbonated beverage.

Food which produce gas

Beans, 

Cabbage, 

Onions, 

Garlic, 

Gilk 

Bread.

• Eating meals that have too much fat which leads to production of large amount of carbon dioxide when fat is neutralized in the small intestine.
• Poor absorption of carbohydrates in the gut.

Underlying conditions.

There are some conditions that can result into flatulence include

•  Constipation
• Diabetes
• Eating disorder
• Food intolerance 
• Peptic ulcers

SYMPTOMS OF FLATULENCE.

• Abdominal pain.
• Constant urge to pass out gas through the anus.
• Excessive belching.
• Bloating(an accumulation of gas in the stomach.

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF FLATULENCE.

• Avoid food that produce gas or eat them in moderate.
• Avoid lying down just after eating because it makes it easy for gas to pass from stomach into the intestine.
• Consuming ginger which help to promote digestion therefore relieve flatulence and bloating.
• Chew food thoroughly to assist proper digestion of carbohydrates.
• Avoid eating foods containing too much fat or sugar.
• Cover the mouth during yawning to avoid swallowing of air.
• Minimize intake of aerated drinks.
• Drink a lot of water which help to reduce constipation which cause gas.
• Adjust your diet if contain large amount of carbohydrate which is difficult to digest.
• Change your posture, sitting upright can help to reduce gas in the body.

TREATMENT FOR FLATULENCE.

There are several ways that can be used to treat flatulence depending on the cause of the problem, treatment option include

• Drugs, healthcare professionals can prescribe the right medicine targeting on the underlying condition like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth that cause gas.
• Supplement , if you are food intolerant like lactose intolerant taking lactase may help to relieve gas when you consume dairly products.
• OTC medication like pepto-Bismol and Gas-x, Phazyme help to relieve flatulence.

Before using any method of treatment listed above, make sure you visit health center to check for your problem.