The accumulation of gases can cause great discomfort. It is important that if they occur very frequently, you should consult a doctor, as this may indicate that you have a condition related to the digestive tract.
“If your pain caused by flatulence is the result of another health problem, treating that disease can give you relief. Otherwise, bothersome flatulence is usually treated with dietary measures, lifestyle modifications, or over-the-counter medications. Although the solution is not the same for everyone, when they apply the method of trial and error, most people find relief, ”says Mayo Clinic.
Medical News Todaya specialized health portal, recommends several actions that can help get rid of gas and the accumulation of feces in the intestine:
- Do not retain them: it is relevant not to retain gases, but to let them out, to avoid swelling and pain.
- Go to the bathroom: If you feel like having a bowel movement, you should take advantage and go immediately to the bathroom. Having a bowel movement helps release gas.
- Eat slow: eating too fast can draw air into the body. Therefore, it is recommended to take the time necessary to chew and eat properly. “People who eat fast can slow down by chewing each bite 30 times. Breaking down food in this way aids digestion and can prevent a number of related ailments, including bloating and indigestion.” Medical News Today.
- Avoid using straws: when using this type of elements when drinking some liquid, too much air can be swallowed. It is advisable to drink directly from the bottle or glass.
- No Smoking: the use of traditional and electronic cigarettes causes air to enter the digestive tract. Also, both can cause serious health conditions. Professional help should be sought, in case it is complex to abandon them.
Along the same lines, Mayo Clinic, A nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, adds a list of foods that should be moderated because they can cause gas. These are:
- Beans
- Peas
- Lentils
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Whole-grain foods
- Fungus
- certain fruits
- Beer
- Carbonated drinks
Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, mentions that few people with this condition have severe symptoms.
The most common symptoms of irritable bowel include:
- Abdominal pain and cramps.
- Gases.
- Fullness.
- Distension.
- Changes in bowel habits, it can be diarrhea (IBS-D) or constipation (IBS-E).
Other symptoms may indicate a more serious condition. Some of these signs may be:
- Onset of signs and symptoms after age 50.
- Weightloss.
- Rectal bleeding.
- Fever.
- Recurrent nausea or vomiting.
- Abdominal pain, especially if it is not related to a bowel movement, or occurs at night.
- Persistent or waking diarrhea.
- Anemia related to low iron levels.
In addition to following the instructions of a medical treatment, prescribed by a professional, there are some natural options that can help alleviate the symptoms. Before consuming it, a doctor should be consulted.
Occasionally, people suffer from reflux. However, when it is repeated very frequently, it can indicate that you have a disease known as gastroesophageal reflux, explains Mayo Clinic.
For his part, Medline Plusthe US National Library of Medicine website, explains why reflux develops and the symptoms it can cause.
“When you eat, food passes from your throat to your stomach through the esophagus. A ring of muscle fibers at the bottom of the esophagus prevents swallowed food from moving back up. These muscle fibers are called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). When this ring of muscle does not close properly, stomach contents can back up into the esophagus. This is called reflux or gastroesophageal reflux. Reflux can cause symptoms. Strong stomach acids can also damage the lining of the esophagus.”
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