What Flatulence Can Tell About Your Health

You have probably already suffered from stomach problems and flatulence. In today’s post you will learn more about the causes of increased gas formation in the intestine.

Flatulence is the result of gas formation in the intestines, which occurs when food is digested. As a result, unpleasant complaints arise, which are, however, no longer serious. However, with an unhealthy diet, lack of nutrients, and lack of exercise, gas can be a  constant burden on your health .

Possible causes of flatulence are: fast food,  increased swallowing of air  (if you talk a lot while eating, for example), excessive amounts, disturbed bowel movement or the reduced removal of gas via the blood.

Flatulence is usually harmless and is viewed not as a disease but as an alarm signal that something is not working properly in the digestive system.

The unpleasant symptoms can also arise if you eat too many foods that contain  sugar or cellulose. These carbohydrates are difficult to digest. Foods like cauliflower, lentils or broccoli can have the same effect, but in this case they are purely natural gases.

When can bloating become a problem?

Flatulence is usually not a cause for concern, but it is worth seeing a doctor if you suffer from it frequently because your health  comes  first. A doctor’s visit is necessary at the latest when the flatulence affects everyday life. Appropriate treatment can be initiated depending on the symptoms.

Why does air accumulate in the abdominal area?

Various habits can promote gas, some of which we have already mentioned:

1. Fastfood,
2. To chew bubble gum,
3. Sweets or also
4. an artificial denture.

However, bloating can also be influenced by  the state of mind,  because when someone is nervous, they usually swallow more air without being aware of it.

Alarm signals for your health

• If the bloating occurs after taking a medicine,
• intense, constant abdominal pain,  especially in the elderly,
• Loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness or diarrhea,
• Constipation and weight loss,
• Changes in the color of the stool, fatty stool,
• Discomfort while eating,
• Heartburn,
• Stomach discomfort.

causes

• If you don’t chew properly, food has a hard time reaching the colon, where it is digested by an enormous number of bacteria. The more difficult this process is, the more gases are formed.
• Sweeteners like fructose and foods with preservatives take a long time to digest properly.
• If there is not enough lactose (milk sugar), dairy products will be more difficult to digest.
• Hustle and bustle, stress and nervousness impair digestion and lead to increased gas formation.
• If you are constipated, the stool will build up more gas.

Take care of your health

The point is to prevent gas formation and thus prevent flatulence. In this case, changing eating habits is fundamental  to being successful. We recommend that you put the following measures into practice:

• Avoid sweets.
• Eat pasta only once a week.
• Prefer ripe fruit.
• Cut down on cheese and yogurt consumption.
• Limit tomatoes, carrots, and celery in your diet.
• Avoid fried foods and prefer cooked or oven-baked dishes.
• Avoid foods that are very high in sugar.

Foods You Should Avoid:

• Legumes are only recommended in cream soups. Avoid lentils, chickpeas, or beans.
• Certain types of vegetables also promote gas formation. Reduce cabbage, cucumber, lettuce, and broccoli in your diet.

• Flour and cereal flakes are not beneficial.
• Avoid dairy products,  especially milk.
• Radishes, potatoes, and raw onions are also not recommended.
• Reduce or do without soft drinks,
• Chocolate and
• Red wine.

Treatment of flatulence

Exercise is definitely of great benefit  to aid digestion. This not only reduces flatulence, but also pain and swelling.

A nutritionist or doctor can recommend specific probiotic supplements to help improve the digestive process.

If the pain is very severe and it recurs several times a day,  you can also use medicines that your doctor prescribes for you.

Self-medication is out of place, it won’t fix the cause. Get a doctor exam if gas keeps coming back.