After we finish eating, we begin a process called digestion. During this process, the food we ate is broken down into molecules that our body can use as energy.
However, sometimes the food does not always break down all the way. Instead, the remains make their way into the large intestine and begins fermenting (the process of changing sugar into carbon dioxide).
Bacteria that is stored in our large intestine produce a variety of gases (the products of fermentation) and the vapors that are released are known as intestinal gas (or stomach gas).
The symptoms of intestinal gas include:
• Pain in the abdomen, intestines, or stomach
• Chest pain
• Bloating
• Lack of breath
The main causes of intestinal gas include:
• Drinks that are carbonated (beer, soda, Perrier water)
• Pregnancy
• Flying on an airplane
• A woman's menstrual cycle
• Anorexia
• Chemotherapy
• Dehydration
• Foods with high fiber in them
• Anxiety
Babies and children are not excluded from stomach gas problems. Every child has the same amount of gas stored in their intestines but some have a much easier time passing it. However, if your child frequently goes through this gaseous process, it can lead to terrible discomfort. Nursing or bottle feeding is one of the main causes of stomach gas in children because of the digestion of the different ingredients found in breast milk or formula. Crying can also cause flatulence problems in your child.
Many herbal remedies have been produced to promote a healthy digestive system and to combat the effects of stomach gas.
Ginger has a very long history in the treatment of indigestion, nausea, and flatulence. Fennel is used to help relieve the symptoms of gas and bloating. It's prime ingredient (Carbo. Veg.) absorbs excess gas and toxins that are found in the body. It is also very helpful for people who suffer from frequent constipation and diarrhea.
Lactose is a sugar found in many dairy products and is a very common cause of the gas. Make sure to limit how much milk, cheese, ice cream, and dressings you eat and watch to see if the condition improves.
Raffinose is a sugar that is known to produce gas and is found in beans, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, and whole grains. Fructose is found in onions, pears, artichokes, and wheat and is another food that causes gas. Avoid all artificial sweeteners such as sugar free soda and gum! Carbohydrates and starches have been known to cause excessive gas.
HOW TO CLEAR STOMACH GAS
• Limit fizz intake
• Drink herbal tea
• Keep yourself hydrated
• Don't swallow any air while eating
• Abdominal massage
Any doctor will be able to prescribe you medication for this problem, if it does not go away using natural remedies. Mylanta II, Maalox II, and Di-Gel are common medications that help to make the gas easier to pass through your mouth. However, they have no effect on the actual stomach gas. Lactaid and Lactrase help to aid with the digestion of lactose products. Chewing a lactrase table before you eat will help foods that contain lactose digest much easier. Beano is an over-the-counter digestion aid and contains an enzyme that our bodies originally lack to digest sugar in beans and many vegetables. It comes in liquid and tablet form. Beano, however, does not have an effect on gas caused by fiber or lactose.
Every human being is born with the bacteria needed to form gas but only certain foods have the key needed to begin this whole process. This is something that can be easily avoided. If you take great care in removing certain foods and chemicals from your body, you too can experience a long life without the constant need to “let one rip!”
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