Having gas is a very common problem and it is eliminated by passing it through the rectum. Ever having gas is being very awkward and uncomfortable but it is not life ominous. Burping, or belching, is the way in which most swallowed air which contains nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide leaves the stomach. The main cause of gas is that the body is not able to digest and absorb some carbohydrates, sugar, starches, and fiber also which are found in many foods because of a shortage or absence of certain enzymes. Mostly a normal person produces 1 to 4 pints in a day and produces gas 14 times in a day. Symptoms of Gas:
The most common symptoms of gas are:
Burping: Every person burp after meal it is normal but people who belch frequently may be swallowing too much air and releasing it before the air enters the stomach. Continuing belching may also indicate an upper GI disorder, such as peptic ulcer disease.
Flatulence:Passing a too much air through the rectum is called flatulence. Normally a body releases 14 times gas in a day if anybody releases more than that it is really not a normal case.
Abdominal Pain and Discomfort: The pain of gas also being sometimes in the left side of the colon it can confused the patient with heart disease. Some people have pain when gas presents in the intestine.
Abdominal Bloating (swelling): That main cause of abdominal bloating is the huge amount of gas. But the scientific cause of bloating is usually the result of an intestinal disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome .It makes the person very uncomfortable. Many diseases that cause intestinal inflammation or obstruction, such as colon cancer, may also cause abdominal bloating.
Causes of Gas:
Undigested Foods:
Undigested food is the common reason of gas in the abdominal. This undigested food then passes from the small bowel into the large bowel, where normal, harmless bacteria break down the food, producing hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and, in about one-third of all people, methane. Eventually these gases exit through the rectum. But it is not a common disease because if a person suffered gas with undigested food it is not compulsory that another will also suffer with it. The foods which are cause of gas are sugars, starches, sorbet, and fructose.
Swallowed Air: Air swallowing is the common cause of gas in the stomach. Usually caused by eating or drinking rapidly, as well as by chewing gum, smoking, or wearing loose dentures
How can you avoid those situations?
Changing diet is the most effective way to avoid this situation.
You should also concern the doctor to take the proper food which should be healthy for you.
Several nonprescription, medicines are available to help reduce signs and symptoms.
For people who have chronic belching doctors may suggest them to reduce the amount of air swallowed.
The doctor will ask you to avoid chewing gum and hard candy.
You should also avoid drinking wines and cold drinks.
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