Causes
Certain gasses, such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen are produced in the stomach and then eliminated from the body, in the form of flatulence. A diet plays a very important part in most health conditions. The causes of excessive farting or flatulence commonly known as farting are mainly dietary. Certain types of foods are known to produce an excess of gas in the digestive tract. These foods include cabbage, beans, raw apples, peas as also celery. Milk and milk products are also known to be the causes of excessive flatulence. Other foods such as potatoes, wheat, artificial sweeteners, apricots bananas and pasta are also known to trigger flatulence in many. One should also limit the intake of onions, carrots and corns if flatulence is a problem.
However, there could also be other factors that lead to excessive gas in the stomach, which eventually results in flatulence. Given below are some of the other common causes of excessive flatulence in people:
- Swallowing very often, which is a common sign of nervousness
- Using a drinking straw to sip liquids
- Wearing dentures that are quite loose
- Sucking on certain types of food, like candy
- Drinking a large quantity of carbonated beverages
- Cigarette smoking
- Eating food or drinking at a very fast pace
- Chewing gum
- Crohn’s disease
- GERD
- Celiac disease
- Peptic ulcers
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Lactose intolerance
In most cases, the best way to prevent flatulence is by avoiding those factors that lead to the problem. However, there are several other home remedies for flatulence too, which can be quite effective. Given below are some of the most effective home remedies for flatulence:
- Getting an adequate amount of physical activity during the entire day, which could include walking, floor exercises or even yoga
- Wearing clothes that are loose fitting on the abdominal area, especially when sitting still for a long period of time
- Eating light meals and chewing the food slowly and thoroughly
- Munching on crackers or bread made from caraway seeds
- Increasing the consumption of yogurt with acidophilus
- Drink some herbal tea, like chamomile tea, or tea steeped from basil leaves after meals
- Reducing the intake of spices and using herbs like oregano thyme and rosemary instead, to add flavor to the food and reduce flatulence.
answered by G R