Causes of gas: Side effects and preventions

In our body gases enter and are also produced that, in one way or another, we have to expel out of the body. When we eat, when we swallow food, we also swallow air that seeps into our digestive system, and this same system, when it digests food, also creates different gases.

When our stomach breaks down the food we eat , gases are released due to this wording; oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane are the culprits that every day, on average, we expel 14 burps and flatulence.

But if you notice that lately you have a lot more gas, if you exceed 14 a day between belching and flatulence, the gas has a special stench and you feel other annoying ones such as abdominal pain or bloating, you have a problem that you must correct by changing your habits.

Below we will explain what are some of the causes and bad habits that cause excessive flatulence, the answers to your question about why I have a lot of gas .

The way we eat and the lifestyle habits before and after eating have a huge influence on how digestion occurs and, consequently, the amount of gas that will be created. Not only is it essential to eat calmly , without haste, in a comfortable position and in a relaxed environment, there are very common bad habits that can cause a lot of gas:

• If we eat while nervous, talking a lot during mealtime or eating too fast, it is very likely to suffer aerophagia , swallow a lot of gases and later expel them.
• A widespread bad habit that causes gas is not chewing food correctly, forcing the stomach to do more work than necessary and to make more gas.
• Carbonated sodas and other fizzy drinks like beer create a lot of flatulence and burping.
• You should never lie down after eating, this is one of the reasons that cause large amounts of gas. It is recommended to walk for 10 minutes, at a very low pace, to promote the activation of the body and promote good digestion.
• Another habit to break if you are prone to gas is chewing gum . When chewing it, air repeatedly enters the stomach, subsequently forcing it to be expelled through gases.

But not only our eating habits influence the creation of gases, obviously the food we eat is closely related to the amount of flatulence we will suffer.

Ingredients such as fructose, fiber and gas are great flatulence enhancers, that is why the high presence in different foods allows us to know what will make us feel better or worse. The foods that cause more gas and that you should eliminate or reduce in your diet are the following:

• All legumes; beans, chickpeas, lentils or beans cause me a lot of gas.
• You should avoid eating foods with a lot of fiber , such as cauliflower or broccoli.
• Whole grains.
• Dairy products and their derivatives cause a lot of gases, especially among those people who are lactose intolerant .
• Difficult-to-digest vegetables like onion or asparagus can increase flatulence.
• The sugar in fruits, fructose, is another of the products that, when digested, create more gases. Among the fruits richest in fructose, avoid apples, melon or pears.
• Logically, you also have to avoid any carbonated drink, be it soft drinks or beer.

Despite what we have said so far, it is not always that someone has a lot of gas because the amount they produce is higher than normal, but simply that that person has more sensitivity to flatulence . In these cases, gas is often accompanied by recurrent abdominal pain and gastric discomfort in most digestions.

Some of the diseases and conditions that usually lead to a greater presence of gas and the appearance of gastric pain and problems are:

• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Dyspepsia .
• Food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance and fructose intolerance
• The celiac.
• Constipation.
• Heavy digestions.

After the question why do I have a lot of gases, another question should follow, how to avoid having a lot of gases. Here is a list of different recommendations that you should follow if you want to limit gas production as much as possible and facilitate your digestion, making it lighter and faster:

• Eat in a quiet and relaxed place, stress is one of the main causes of most conditions related to digestion.
• Stress causes rapid swallowing and little chewing, try to chew all food correctly to facilitate the work of your stomach.
• Do not accompany your meals with carbonated drinks, in fact, you should eliminate them from your diet as much as you can.
• It is highly recommended that you avoid eating gum as it is one of the easiest ways for air to enter your body.
• Take into account the advice on eating that we have given you before and try to avoid those that can cause you gas.
• If a food that is not on the list does not suit you, remove it from your diet.
• If the fruits do not suit you, try eating them peeled.
• Legumes are more easily digested if you soak them before cooking or if you puree them.
• Never go to sleep or lie down after dinner, you must spend 2 hours since your last meal and the time you go to sleep.
• Regular exercise has been shown to be very effective in regulating intestinal transit, lowering stress levels and improving digestion.

If despite following all these recommendations you still have a lot of gas, the most sensible thing would be to visit a gastroenterologist so that he can determine what intestinal problem or intolerance this condition causes you.

This article is merely informative, at FastlyHeal .com we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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