Suffering From Flatulence?

As a normal physiological process, a human being emits gas for as many as 20 times in a day through the anus. But when one passes the gas more than this number due to any reason then it is called flatulence. Normally the gas passed is known as flatus.

During flatulence, the gas passed out has a bad smell, which is due to the presence of methane. High pressure is created on the anus, which urges one to pass the wind. The gas is expelled with a noise (sometimes loud) and some discharge also comes out with it. The person may suffer from either diarrhea or constipation at this time.

This may become a very embarrassing situation, when emitted in the public. Also it can cause pain and discomfort during bloating. Pain in the stomach is another symptom that may accompany.

Cause

Flatulence is caused mainly by the presence of excessive bacteria in the intestine and also by wrong dietary habits. If a person is sensitive to lactose present in milk and its products, then this can also cause this problem.

Home Remedies

This is not a very serious problem and can be treated by simple home remedies. Firstly, eat food properly. Chew the food in a proper manner and learn to eat slowly. Also, do not over-eat, as it becomes a problem for the digestive system to digest the extra food. Remember to eat food that is less in fat and which can be easily digested. After the meals do not lie down immediately rather go for a walk after about half an hour.

Soak some ginger pieces in lemon juice and eat after the meals, this definitively helps to cure the gas problem. Peppermint is also said to be very effective in curing gastric troubles. You can have peppermint tea or add a drop of peppermint to drinking water.

Drink plenty of water as it can help in converting the gas to liquid, which can be eliminated through urine. Drink water between the meals or after 10 minutes of consuming the meal. You can also try adding brandy to warm water and drink it before going to bed.

However, if the problem still survives or gets severe, antacids are present in the market to help reduce the problem.