Why do I keep passing gas without eating, and what should I do about it?
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Passing gas continuously without eating may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as chronic gastritis or acute gastroenteritis. Not eating leads to less food in the stomach, which can prevent gastric acid from properly digesting and absorbing nutrients, resulting in increased hydrogen sulfide gas in the stomach and continuous flatulence—a normal physiological phenomenon.
Passing gas continuously without eating may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as chronic gastritis and acute gastroenteritis. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
Not eating may result in reduced food content in the stomach, leading to inadequate digestion and absorption of gastric acid. This can increase hydrogen sulfide gas in the stomach, causing persistent flatulence—a normal physiological phenomenon. This can be relieved by moderately increasing total food intake.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Chronic Gastritis
Infection with Helicobacter pylori is a primary cause of chronic gastritis. When gastrointestinal mucosa is invaded by pathogens, damage may occur and lead to the aforementioned symptoms. Treatment may include medications such as amoxicillin capsules or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, taken under medical guidance.
2. Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute gastroenteritis is typically an acute inflammatory condition caused by viral, parasitic, or bacterial infections. Under stimulation from inflammatory factors, the gastrointestinal tract may produce the above symptoms. Medications such as norfloxacin capsules or montmorillonite powder may be used as directed by a physician.
In addition, continuous flatulence without eating could also be due to gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, or duodenitis. It is recommended to maintain a balanced and reasonable diet.
