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Stomach Gas Treatment and Prevention
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Stomach gas treatment
Stomach gas treatment varies with the type of stomach gas
you're experiencing. It's one thing if it's stomach gas that's
actually in the stomach, usually as the result of swallowing
too much air or eating and drinking a lot. Stomach gas can
usually be expelled by belching or burping, although at times,
you need help to make that belch or burp happen.
But gas that's produced at the far end of the digestive
tract and must be expelled as flatulence usually requires
treatment of a different sort.
Keep in mind that everyone's digestive system is different.
Some people naturally produce more stomach gas than
others. A stomach gas treatment that works like gangbusters for
one individual may do little or nothing for another. Some
common sense trial and error, paying close attention to
possible causes and results, will help you determine the
best stomach gas treatment for you.
Let's start with some general stomach gas treatment options
first.
Stomach gas treatment through diet
If gas at any stage of the gastrointestinal tract is a
recurring problem, the first place to look is the plate of food
in front of you. Unfortunately, the very foods nutritionists
recommend as part of a balanced, healthy diet, are sometimes
gas-producers. These include certain fruits and vegetables,
grains, and milk products.
High-fat foods tend to produce gas, along with bloating and
discomfort. Food that are fatty stay in the stomach longer, and
don't pass out of the stomach for quite some time. When the
stomach empties faster, some stomach goes along with it.
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Stomach gas treatment with nonprescription medicines
Over-the-counter medicines can help reduce discomfort and
symptoms of stomach gas. Antacids with simethicone are
effective because simethicone helps small gas bubbles bind
together into bigger ones, making them easier to expel.
Simethicone is found in brand names products like Mylanta,
Maalox, Di-Gel and others.
Certain digestive enzymes like as lactase supplements make
it easier for the digestive system to handle carbohydrates.
"carbs," as they've become know, normally cause gas.
Beano, helps the digestive system by providing an enzyme the
body often lacks. This enzyme helps digest the sugar in beans
and many gas-producing vegetables. However, Beano doesn't work
on gas created by lactose or fiber.
Stomach gas treatment with prescription medicines
Gas can sometimes be produced by serious medical conditions
like Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you have an illness or a
condition that causes an unusual amount of gas, talk to your
doctor about the kind of stomach gas treatment prescription
that may be right for you. Doctors may prescribe medicines to
help reduce symptoms, especially for people with a disorder
such as IBS.
Stomach gas prevention by reducing swallowed air
We all swallow a certain amount of air when we eat,
especially if we eat fast. If we're under stress, we often tend
to breath rapidly and draw in breath through our mouths. This
sometimes causes a buildup of air in the stomach. Those who sip
drinks through a straw, eat hard candy, chew gum, and smoke
also tend draw a lot of air into their stomach.
Finally, poorly-fitting dentures that result in difficulty
chewing cause people to swallow air.
Doing any of the above can result in chronic belching and an
excess of stomach gas.
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