What causes frequent flatulence?
Sep 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Passing gas usually refers to flatulence. In general, frequent flatulence may be caused by poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, insufficient sleep, irritable bowel syndrome, or pancolitis. It is advisable to reduce the intake of gas-producing foods such as beans, onions, and garlic. Develop good eating habits like chewing slowly and thoroughly, and avoid overeating or eating too quickly. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
Farting usually refers to flatulence. In general, frequent flatulence may be caused by poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), pancolitis, and other reasons. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Poor Dietary Habits
High-fiber foods, legumes, dairy products, and others can promote intestinal gas production, leading to frequent flatulence. It is advisable to adjust the diet and reduce intake of high-fiber foods.
2. Lack of Exercise
Long-term physical inactivity can slow gastrointestinal motility, potentially causing indigestion and accumulation of gas in the intestines, thereby increasing the frequency of flatulence. Increasing physical activity appropriately can help enhance gastrointestinal motility and facilitate gas expulsion.
3. Insufficient Sleep
Sleep deprivation may affect normal metabolism and digestive function, resulting in increased flatulence. Adequate sleep should be ensured, avoiding late nights and excessive fatigue.
4. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is often associated with indigestion, high levels of psychological stress, and intestinal microbiota imbalance. IBS causes the intestines to overreact to certain foods or stress, leading to abnormal intestinal motility and frequent flatulence, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Treatment may include medications such as loperamide hydrochloride capsules, fluoxetine hydrochloride capsules, and pinaverium bromide tablets, taken as directed by a physician.
5. Pancolitis
Pancolitis may be triggered by poor dietary habits, bacterial infections, immune system abnormalities, and other factors. Inflammation damages the intestinal mucosa, impairing absorption of nutrients and water, causing substances to be fermented by bacteria in the intestine, producing more gas that is expelled from the body. This condition is typically accompanied by symptoms such as bloody stools and abdominal pain. Medications such as mesalazine enteric-coated tablets, azathioprine tablets, and ibuprofen tablets may be used under the guidance of a doctor.
In daily life, intake of gas-producing foods such as legumes, onions, and garlic should be reduced. Developing good eating habits like chewing slowly and thoroughly can help prevent overeating and eating too quickly.
