Why does drinking enzyme cause bloating and increased flatulence, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
The term "肚子" refers to the abdomen, and "放屁" refers to flatulence. Abdominal bloating and frequent gas after taking enzymes may be caused by increased gastrointestinal motility, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, or similar conditions, which can be improved through general treatments or medication. After consuming enzymes, gastrointestinal motility may increase, reducing the time food remains in the digestive tract and potentially leading to increased gas accumulation in the abdomen.
The term "belly" refers to the abdomen, and "passing gas" refers to flatulence. Experiencing bloating and increased flatulence after taking enzyme supplements may be caused by factors such as accelerated gastrointestinal motility, indigestion, or irritable bowel syndrome. These symptoms can be improved through general treatments or medication. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Accelerated Gastrointestinal Motility
After consuming enzyme supplements, gastrointestinal motility may increase, reducing the time food remains in the digestive tract and leading to increased gas accumulation in the abdomen. If no other symptoms are present, special treatment is usually unnecessary.
2. Indigestion
Indigestion occurs when the digestive system fails to adequately break down and absorb food, causing food to remain in the digestive tract where it undergoes putrefaction and fermentation, producing gas that leads to bloating and flatulence. Patients may take medications such as mosapride citrate tablets or omeprazole enteric-coated capsules under medical guidance.
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common functional disorder of the digestive system. It increases gastrointestinal sensitivity and disrupts neural regulation, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and excess gas. Patients may use medications like domperidone tablets or atropine tablets under medical supervision to relieve symptoms.
Besides the above causes, conditions such as acute enteritis, intestinal polyps, or intestinal tumors may also lead to these symptoms. During illness, adequate rest is important and excessive fatigue should be avoided to prevent worsening symptoms.
