What is intestinal flatulence?

Gastrointestinal flatulence is a very common symptom in clinical practice, which is often manifested as belching, abdominal distension and pain, stomach rumbling, and flatulence. It is considered to be related to improper eating habits, irregular work and rest, etc. Many friends have had this experience. So what is intestinal flatulence? Let me introduce it to you in detail.

The main function of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb nutrients from the food through a series of chemical reactions involving the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal walls and the digestive enzymes and bile in the digestive juices. However, the "work" of the gastrointestinal tract is not always completed smoothly, and almost everyone has experienced indigestion, bloating, and diarrhea. Most of these discomforts can heal on their own, but if the symptoms are obvious or recur, they may affect the patient's work and life, so medical treatment should be sought promptly.

There are many reasons for intestinal flatulence, such as gastrointestinal diseases: acute gastritis, chronic gastritis, gastroptosis, acute gastric dilatation, pyloric obstruction, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer and other intestinal diseases: bacterial dysentery, amoebic dysentery, intestinal tuberculosis, acute hemorrhagic necrotizing enteritis, etc.; complete or incomplete intestinal obstruction; superior mesenteric artery syndrome. Liver, gallbladder and pancreatic diseases: acute or chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, primary liver cancer, etc.; biliary tract diseases include: chronic cholecystitis, gallstones, etc.; pancreatic diseases, including acute or chronic pancreatitis.

Talking while eating or eating too fast, inadvertently swallowing a lot of air is the main cause of bloating. The second main cause is indigestion (due to excessive stress in life, emotional tension, irregular life, etc., which can lead to insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes). Various gastrointestinal diseases that cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, obstructed pathways, and reduced intestinal wall gas absorption also often cause bloating. Eating large amounts of foods that are easily fermented and produce gas, such as beans, peanuts, and sweet potatoes, or producing too much gas in the intestines due to allergies to certain foods can also make you feel bloated. Some people also experience bloating due to excessive use of antibiotics, which suppresses normal bacteria and causes dysbacteriosis. As long as you try to avoid these factors that easily cause bloating, such as developing good habits such as not talking while eating and chewing slowly, you can greatly reduce the occurrence of bloating. For those with weak digestive ability, eating soft and less residue food is the best choice to avoid bloating. The general reasons are briefly described as follows:

1. Swallowing of large amounts of air: Aerophagia can cause swallowing of large amounts of gas. When mental factors or certain gastrointestinal diseases increase saliva, more gas can also be swallowed along with saliva. Drinking large amounts of water or beverages can also easily cause swallowing of air.

2. Intestinal emptying disorder: When intestinal obstruction or weakened intestinal wall tension occurs, excess gas and fluid may accumulate in the intestine.

3. Indigestion: Rough foods high in fiber can increase the capacity of the intestinal cavity and affect normal peristalsis, causing abdominal distension; long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can inhibit normal intestinal flora and cause food fermentation to produce gas.

Many gastrointestinal diseases, as well as diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, peritoneum, etc. can cause gastrointestinal bloating.

4. Gastrointestinal lesions: various gastrointestinal inflammations, ulcers, tumors, etc.

6. Neurotic headache and chest tightness, accompanied by hot and cold breasts.

3. Upper abdominal discomfort or pain, fullness, heartburn (acid reflux), belching, etc., unwillingness to eat or eating as little as possible, difficulty sleeping at night, and often having nightmares after sleeping.

For people who suffer from gastrointestinal bloating, they must pay attention to dietary conditioning. They should eat less spicy and irritating foods and eat more easily digestible foods. The above is the introduction about "How to quickly eliminate intestinal flatulence?" During the treatment of the disease, everyone should pay attention to doing more physical exercise.