Flatulence (Gas) - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Flatulence - is an excessive accumulation of gas in the intestines manifested bloating, discomfort in the abdomen. Where does the gas in the intestines? Firstly, it is isolated from the bacteria in the fermentation of food. Secondly, can swallow air while eating or talking (usually it goes to belch). Flatulence is not a severe or dangerous disease, but often the cause of embarrassment and discomfort.

Causes of flatulence

• improper diet (foods rich not digestible carbohydrates, these carbohydrates are fermented by bacteria in the gut), 
• consumption of carbonated drinks 
• quick ingestion of food and drink large sips 
• the conversation during the meal 
• sky deformation, teeth, and nose, 
• intolerance of certain products (e.g., lactase deficiency - the inability to digest lactose, milk sugar) 
• frequent constipation (slow down of food through the intestines, increased the likelihood of fermentation and delayed evolved gasses).

Symptoms of flatulence:-

• burp 
• bloating, 
• pain and discomfort in the abdomen.

What you can do :- Try to eat fewer foods that cause flatulence. These include:

• beans 
• various kinds of cabbage (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts), onions, artichokes, 
• pears, apples, and peaches 
• whole grains, wheat bran, 
• soft drinks and fruit drinks 
• milk and dairy products, for example, ice cream, cheese 
• foods containing lactose, such as bread, cereals.

Drink plenty of water, broth, without soda drink, beer and soda (they enhance the fermentation processes in the gut). Try to let go of beverage glasses, for example, pouring from a bottle into a glass.

Learn to eat slowly and chew thoroughly pieces of food. This will reduce the amount of air ingested.

Discard the chewing gum, hard candy, and smoking.

Visit the dentist (especially if you have artificial teeth) in order to check the condition of the oral cavity.

You can take medication, eliminating flatulence (simethicone, activated charcoal). 

Consult your doctor if you suffer from constant flatulence (or acute), accompanied by abdominal pain and weight loss.

What can a doctor :- Your doctor can determine the cause of flatulence and to exclude from the list of possible diagnoses more serious illness (eg, gallbladder disease). You will have a proper treatment in accordance with the etiology of the disease and symptomatic therapy. Sometimes you need the appointment of laxatives and drugs that improve intestinal motility.