Abdominal gas formation is a common and universal problem in recent day, induced to food
intolerance or / and people who consume a lot of aerated beverages tend to pass
gas that can be very humiliating and
shameful act at public place.
Around 25 - 30 %
of people experience this intestinal problem known as gas formation in common
expression and flatulence in medico term. Generally, people are keen on tasty
and spicy foods corresponding to their flavor and taste, but they have no idea
of its bad results.
When too much gas gets developed in your stomach, you
might experience bloating. Passing gas is a natural process, when it
accumulates in the body but it could be disturbing if you fart in public area
and painful if unnecessary gas accumulates in the stomach.
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What's Gas - problem?
It is just a condition where unnecessary excessive gas
gets accumulated in stomach , If not released can result in a lot of
discomfort. According to medical science, when nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and
methane gas mix or blend together, it
forms intestinal gas. When the intestinal gas is developed too much, it
causes problems, like bloating, belching, or flatulence.
Factors behind gas formation in stomach
Overeating and gulping too much food or drink makes us
ingest a lot of air along with the food that could lead to gas.
Misuse of certain Allopathic drugs like NSAID
(Analgesics), Erythromycin, Steroids, beta-blockers etc.
Sodas raises the chances of gas development in stomach.
Eating spicy and
gas developing food.
Anxiety, Stress ,
Nervousness, Fear etc.
Some types of bacterial infection especially H.pylori.
Improper chewing of food.
Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages / liquor.
Swallowed air during food intaking.
Excessive usage of
sauces, condiments etc.
Intestinal
malfunction.
Improper digestive function / indigestion.
Constipation.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Food allergy.
Taking gas - forming food.
Food intolerance (Fructose, Lactose, Sorbitol etc.)
Dyspepsia.
Bad habit of speaking while eating.
Chewing tobacco and / or smoking.
Unnecessary use of laxative or purgative.
Hyper-acidity.
Food - poisoning.
Tumours.
Pancreatitis.
Gastric / peptic / duodenal ulcers.
Symptoms of Gas and Flatulence problem
Indigestion.
Heartburn.
Bad breath.
Lack of appetite.
Coated tongue.
Abdominal bloating (sense of fulness, tightness,
swelling and distension of abdomen due to high build up of gas in abdomen).
Belching.
Headache.
Stomach gas and flatulence.
Stomach pain / cramps in abdomen.
Nausea / vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Chest pain.
Weight - loss.
Burning sensation.
Hiccups.
Flatulence.
Preventive steps and tips for controlling
excessive gas
Following simple diet and lifestyle modifications can
help to reduce abdominal gas and relieve symptoms.
Drink lots of fluids especially normal water and coconut
water.
Eat light and digestible foods. Avoid spicy / oily food
and foods that results in gas and acidity.
Avoid anxiety, depression, despair and stress.
Avoid dairy, poultry, and sea foods such as milk, eggs, fish etc.
Aerated drinks and oily foods must be better avoided.
Eat and drink more slowly. Chew up your food little by
little, slowly and properly. Be careful
while eating and make sure that you don't swallow air while eating.
Don't sleep immediately after night dinner and never
sleep immediately after eating your meal.
Walk for 10 - 20
minutes after eating, because this can help digest food better.
Smaller sized meals with shorter intervals is preferred.
Avoid too much tea or coffee intake and stop smoking.
Wear loose clothes, especially around the waist and belly
area.
Do light exercises regularly.
Do not suppress the natural urge of farting and release
it as soon as possible at going to private area.
Luke warm water, activated charcoal, Yogurt and
Buttermilk is an effective treatment for alleviating gas problem.
Ayurvedic and Home cures for abdominal gas
problem
Ajwain - Carom
Seeds - Trachyspermum ammi.
Anise seed - Pimpinella anisum.
Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare.
Kala Jeera - Caraway Seeds - Carum bulbocastanum.
Amlaki - Indian Gooseberry - Phyllanthus emblica.
Hareetaki - Terminalia chebula.
Bibhitaki - Bastard myrobalan - Terminalia belerica.
Dill oil - Lao Coriander - Anethum graveolens.
Ajmud - Celery Leaves - Apium Graveolens.
Parsley - Petroselinum crispum.
Thyme - Thymus vulgaris.
Brahmi - Bacopa monnieri.
Pyaz - Onion - Allium cepa.
Jeera - Cumin - Cuminum cyminum.
Green Tea - Camellia sinensis.
Heeng - Asafoetida - Ferula assa-foetida.
Adrak - Ginger - Zingiber officinale.
Raspberry - Rubus ellipticus / Rubus idaeus.
Yellow Mustard - Sinapis alba.
Lime juice - Citrus limon.
Baking powder - Bicarbonate of soda.
Cinnamon - Cinnamomum verum.
Lasuna - Garlic - Allium sativum.
Peppermint - Mentha piperita.
Chamomile tea - Matricaria chamomilla.
Turmeric leaves - Curcuma longa.
Cardamom - Elettaria cardamomum.
Coriander - Coriandrum sativum.
Black pepper - Piper nigrum.
Cloves - Syzygium aromaticum.
Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans.
Saffron - Autumn Crocus - Crocus sativus.
Winter's bark - Drimys winteri.
Bael - Aegle marmelos.
Black cherry - Prunus serotina.
Buchu - Agathosma betulina.
Bilberry - Vaccinium myrtillus.
Blue flag - Iris versicolor.
Bitter Quassia - Quassia amara.
Kalmegha - Andrographis paniculata.
Neem - Indian lilac - Azadirachta indica.
Black thorn - Prunus spinosa.
Kala namak - Black salt.
Mulethi - Liquorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Long pepper - Piper longum.
Ushira - Vetiver - Vetiveria zizanioides.
Sahinjan - Drum stick - Moringa oleifera.
Chitrak - indian leadwort - Plumbago indica.
Marjoram - Origanum majorana.
Kokum - Garcinia indica.
Guava leaves - Psidium guajava.
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WRITTEN BY RAJESH KUMAR
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