Morning gas and farting in your sleep can have a few different causes.
So cangastrointestinal problems,rectal injury, and medications.
Throughout the night, healthy bacteria work in your gut to digest food.
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In some cases, medical conditions can also cause excess gas.
This can cause excess morning gas.
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Short-Term Causes
There are a few possible reasons why you might wake upbloated.
Trapped gas in your digestive tract can make you feel gassy, distended, and painful.
This uncomfortable morning feeling often has something to do with what you ate the night before.
Food and drinks that cause gas can cause morning bloating, too, especially if consumed late at night.
Why Is My Face Bloated in the Morning?
A bloated face can happen alongside abdominal bloating.
If this happens more than occasionally, see your healthcare provider.
Medications That Cause Gas
Medications and vitamin supplements can cause gas, too.
It leaves the body either as a burp or fart.
The average person farts 12 to 25 times a day.
Long-Term Causes
Medical conditions may contribute to how much gas your digestive system produces.
This helps with control over gas and bowel movements.
You may want to avoid some of the activities that can introduce gas into your digestive system.
These include:
Avoiding certain foods like beans can help, too.
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including products withsimethiconeto relieve gas, can also help.
How Do I Release Gas From My Stomach?
The digestive process also generates gas, along with swallowed air.
Treatment involves OTC gas relief products and dietary and lifestyle changes.
However, if symptom management doesn’t lead to lasting relief, consult a healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Rarely, excessive gas may be due to a serious medical condition.
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