Gas can occur due to another medical condition such as food intolerance,celiac disease, or intestinal disease.
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Food Intolerance
There are certain foods that are gassy.
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These include carbohydrates known asFODMAPs(fermentableoligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) that are especially gassy.
Is Gassy Food Bad?
Many foods that cause gas are also good for you.
If you gradually add them to your diet, your body should adapt and produce less gas over time.
Swallowing Air
Gas can occur when you swallow extra air.
Anxietycan also cause you to swallow more air as it increases your respiratory rate and may even lead tohyperventilation.
Farting is perfectly normal and it occurs in healthy people many times a day.
Even up to 25 episodes per day should not be a cause for concern.
Constipation
Constipationcan cause bloating and gas.
When unpassed stool in the colon ferments, it can lead to painful gas and bloating.
Other symptoms of constipation include:
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Celiac disease can cause several uncomfortable symptoms, including:
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Digestive Disease
Other conditions of the digestive tract may have excess gas as a symptom.
These include the following:
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Cancer
Certain cancers may cause gas as a symptom.
These conditions may also have other subtle symptoms in the early stages.
Diabetes
Diabetescan cause lower gastrointestinal symptoms such as flatulence, constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating.
These symptoms tend to be associated with poorer blood sugar control.
Diet and lifestyle changes, along with improved blood sugar control, are treatment options.
The smell of a fart can vary based on thefoods you eat.
Most gas, such as nitrogen among others, is odorless.
On its own, the smell of a fart is not an indication of any disease or medical condition.
How to Treat Excessive Gas
In most cases, farting is not a cause for concern.
you’re able to:
To swallow less air, avoid drinking carbonated beverages and using straws.
Gradually add someinsoluble fiberinto your diet and try not to lie down immediately after eating.
The heat will relax muscles in the large intestine, causing them to release trapped gas.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe medication for conditions that lead to gas.
Keep in mind that some treatments also can cause gas.
However, gas becomes excessive when you fart more than 25 times per day.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have excessive gas or if frequent farting is making you uncomfortable.
Some over-the-counter drugs and supplements can also help.
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