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Cause of Flatulence
What causes flatulence?
(13 Aug 2009)
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Flatulence, or the passing of gas, is one of the most common and highly embarrassing actions committed in public today. The condition can be even more of an inconvenience or problematic when the affected individual seems to have little or no control over it. While the public eye is more focused on the social acceptability of the condition, one must not ignore the significant discomfort and pain that it causes to the offender.
Flatulence is the result of the process of breaking down the elements of food which may be either absorbed by the body or completely eliminated. This procedure is what causes the gas to be produced. Gas in the intestines may also be the result of a person habitually swallowing air while eating food, sipping an aerated drink or gasping, while bacterial organisms in the intestines may also be a cause of the same. Certain food types and groups are also known to increase the likelihood of flatulence. These include a high consumption of fibrous foods or malt extracts, an intake of high – fat diets that are known to generate a large amount of carbon dioxide, which may be released as gas. Excessive foul odor in the gas may be a result of the metabolic breakdown of sulphur containing proteins and amino acids present in the intestines.
There are a number of simple dietary and lifestyle changes that would go a long way in getting rid of any chronic flatulence problems. For example, you could try grinding 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of green cardamom seeds and 1 teaspoon of dry ginger. Add about ½ a teaspoon of this mixture to some water and drink it an hour after each meal. Make a conscious effort to avoid foods such as beans, cauliflower, broccoli, bread, cheese and yeast containing foods as well as carbonated drinks. You must also make it a point to avoid drinking water ether during or for 15 minutes after a meal as this will weaken your digestive system. Another effective treatment for flatulence is to mix half a teaspoon of dry ginger with a pinch of asafetida and a little rock salt in a cup of warm water. Drinking this concoction will provide significant relief from the discomfort one experiences just before passing gas. Instead of eating three large meals during the course of the day, you could try breaking your food intake into a number of smaller, more frequent meals instead. Also make sure that you chew your food and eat slowly as properly masticated food is easier for the body to digest.
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answered by G M on 13 Aug 2009, 2:27:37
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