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What causes excessive flatulence?

Sep 22, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Increased flatulence may be caused by improper diet, age and activity level, indigestion, intestinal flora imbalance, chronic gastritis, and other factors. In daily life, to reduce excessive gas, one should maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, chew food thoroughly, avoid overeating, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mindset.

Generally, excessive flatulence refers to increased gas passage. This increase may be caused by improper diet, changes in age and activity level, indigestion, intestinal flora imbalance, chronic gastritis, or other reasons. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Improper Diet

Long-term excessive intake of high-fiber foods, carbonated beverages, beer, dairy products, or eating too quickly or excessively can prolong the time food remains in the intestines, easily leading to increased gas production. It is advisable to adjust dietary habits and reduce consumption of these foods.

2. Changes in Age and Activity Level

With aging, intestinal peristalsis slows down, and reduced physical activity further affects gut motility, prolonging the retention time of food in the intestines and resulting in increased gas production. It is important to moderately increase physical exercise in daily life.

3. Indigestion

Eating too quickly, overeating, or inadequate chewing may lead to indigestion. When food remains in the intestines for an extended period, bacteria decompose it and produce large amounts of gas, causing the aforementioned symptoms, possibly accompanied by bloating, nausea, and other discomforts. Treatment may include medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets, pancreatin enteric-coated capsules, or itopride hydrochloride dispersible tablets, taken as directed by a physician.

4. Intestinal Flora Imbalance

Intestinal flora imbalance is commonly associated with poor dietary habits, high stress levels, and aging. Disruption of the normal balance of intestinal bacteria or excessive bacterial growth can lead to increased gas production and more frequent flatulence, possibly accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, and other symptoms. Patients should take medications such as Bacillus licheniformis live bacterial capsules, Clostridium butyricum live bacterial powder, or Bacillus subtilis bivalent live bacterial granules under medical guidance.

5. Chronic Gastritis

Chronic gastritis is primarily caused by long-term inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Prolonged inflammatory stimulation impairs digestive function, leading to delayed gastric emptying and increased gas production. Symptoms may include upper abdominal pain, acid reflux, and belching. Treatment under a doctor's supervision may include omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, hydrotalcite chewable tablets, or domperidone dispersible tablets.

To reduce excessive gas passage, individuals should maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, eat slowly and chew thoroughly, avoid overeating, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits and a positive mental state.

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