What causes flatulence and farting?

What causes abdominal bloating and farting? This question may not be well understood by everyone, but this symptom is likely to occur when you suffer from certain diseases, such as gastritis and gastric ulcers. This symptom is also directly related to diet. Eating foods such as potatoes that are easy to produce gas will only cause this symptom. Let us take a closer look at the reasons for abdominal bloating and farting.

Gas and bloating are very common gastrointestinal problems. Sometimes you just need to do some exercise or walk to relieve them, but sometimes the pain is so severe that you roll around in bed. Moreover, as long as it is abdominal pain, the symptoms are often similar, which often confuses people, not knowing whether it is an ulcer or a stomach upset. The most obvious symptom of abdominal bloating is a hollow sound when the abdomen is percussed. (Of course, this part needs to be diagnosed by a doctor)

When air enters the body, the human body will instinctively burp or fart to expel excess gas. Generally speaking, an adult will pass gas about 10-18 times a day. If there is any abnormality, whether it is too many times or no gas, it will cause abnormal bloating.

There are many reasons for bloating, such as:

Eating too quickly or talking while eating so that you swallow too much air.

Certain foods themselves are prone to causing bloating, such as beans, wheat bran, apples, peaches, onions, cabbage, cereals, and potato foods such as sweet potatoes and potatoes. These are all gas-producing foods.

Dairy products are also foods that can easily cause bloating, or bloating may be caused by the body's inability to absorb lactose. .

Certain gastrointestinal diseases such as irritability and gallbladder disease (possibly due to fat malabsorption) can cause bloating.

What should you do when you have bloating?

If you feel like passing gas, don't hold it in. You can temporarily avoid the crowd. You must release it so that your stomach and intestines can relieve the pressure.

If abdominal bloating is difficult to eliminate, you can use peppermint oil to apply the area around your navel to eliminate abdominal bloating.

Drink some mint tea or citrus tea to relieve gas and bloating.

Do a simple exercise: lie flat on your back, bend your knees, wrap your arms around your calves, and try to bring your thighs close to your stomach. This action can effectively help expel gas and prevent gas accumulation in the stomach. You can do it every night before going to bed to protect your stomach and intestines.