For bloating and flatulence, even TV ads offer different pills and remedies. After all, the problem of the accumulation of gases in the digestive system: stomach and intestines, gives a lot of unpleasant sensations: pain, sting, rumbling.
The main reasons for increased gas production
The cause of such discomfort in the human gastrointestinal tract is gases and the process of their formation. Where do they come from in the stomach?
There are several reasons for this. Normally, the human stomach contains a certain amount of various gaseous substances. Another part of the gases is emitted by microorganisms living in the intestine, if the number of beneficial bacteria is sufficient, then gas formation is normal.
Let’s try to analyze the most common causes of gas formation in excess of the norm.
If you are in a hurry while eating, swallow poorly chewed food, and even talk a lot – be sure that an excess amount of air will enter the stomach along with the food.
The use of foods, during the digestion of which there is the release of gases.
As a rule, these are all legumes, cruciferous vegetables: cabbage, turnip, horseradish. Fatty, fried, spicy. Some types of bread. And sparkling water, especially sweet water. It is also not difficult to avoid such an impact:
- Soak legumes in cold water before cooking;
- Cabbage vegetables, even chopped for salads, briefly pour boiling water over;
- Do not overeat fatty, fried, spicy foods;
- Eating multiple meals in moderation can also play a positive role;
The most dangerous cause of gas formation and flatulence, when they are caused by acute and chronic diseases: gastritis, pancreatitis, ulcers and a number of other diseases of the human gastrointestinal tract. Here you need to undergo examination and treatment by a gastroenterologist. And do not postpone going to the doctor.
You can also buy enzyme preparations in the pharmacy: Mezim, Festal. They should be taken either with meals or immediately after, washed down with water. They will ease the condition and traditional medicine: place two large tablespoons of dill seeds in a container, pour 300 ml of boiling water, close the lid. After a three-hour infusion, take 100 ml three times a day between meals.
Remember, following the measure in food is the key to well-being.
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