Excessive gas,
also known as flatulence, is a common problem. Stomach and intestinal gas passed
from the anal canal forms primarily from the improper breakdown of undigested
foods, but may also come from swallowed air. Poor dietary habits, inflammatory
bowel disease, intestinal obstruction, poor thyroid function, lactase
deficiency, sugar, and certain foods and beverages can cause an increase of
gas. Changing the way you eat can affect the amount of gas your body
releases
Eat slowly, taking smaller bites of your food. Make sure to chew your food
thoroughly before swallowing. Try to move around after eating to help your food
digest better. Increase the amount of water that you drink daily and limit the
amount of carbonated beverages that you consume If you notice that you have too
much gas after drinking milk or eating dairy you may be lactose intolerant.
Lactose intolerance, or lactase deficiency, is an inability to digest and absorb
the sugar found in milk and milk products. Consuming lactose may cause
gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas. Buy milk and dairy products that are
lactose freeBeans, cabbage, onions, and starches such as wheat, potatoes and corn are often responsible for causing too much gas. Eating less of these foods can eliminate gas problems. Try cooking with dry beans instead of canned beans, because they’re easier to digest. Limit the amount of sorbitol commonly we take in form of sugar free.
If above remedies aren’t enough to stop excessive gas you should consult your Doctor for help.
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