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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Gas?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Gas<\/a><\/li>
Suggested Home Remedies for Gas<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGas is a substance that has no fixed size or shape. The gas present inside the digestive tract comprises air and other gases ^{1<\/sup><\/a>. Gas is a topic that people find difficult to discuss, but everybody has gas in the intestine. Gas can affect the daily life of people by causing a sense of fullness (bloating), abdominal cramps, belching (burping) and flatulence (accumulation of gas in the stomach). Some people are more sensitive to gas and develop the above symptoms to even normal amounts of gas}2<\/a><\/sup>. Gas in the intestine is a natural consequence of food digestion; anyone can feel gassy now and then. On average, a person passes gas up to 21 times a day 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Causes Gas?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Causes of gas in the intestine include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Digestion of Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe large intestine normally contains many bacteria, some fungi, and viruses. These microorganisms help in digestion. The bacteria in the large intestine break down carbohydrates and create gas in the process 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The small intestine lacks enzymes to digest some carbohydrates present in sweet and fibrous foods. The undigested food passes into the large intestine, where it is broken down by the bacteria. This breakdown forms hydrogen and carbon dioxide gas. In some people, methane gas is also formed 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Swallowing Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPeople swallow air (containing nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide) without noticing whenever they eat, drink, chew, or smoke. People with loose dentures may also swallow too much air. Most of this swallowed air is expelled through the mouth by burping. But the intestine may absorb some air, which is removed when people pass gas 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You swallow more air when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chew gum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Suck on hard candy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Smoke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eat or drink too fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wear loose-fitting dentures 4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Drink carbonated or fizzy drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Temporary discomfort and bloating is a common occurrence in abdominal gas build up when this is associated with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, it should be attended by a physician to diagnose the exact cause.<\/p>\nDr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D. in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Gas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe symptoms associated with gas vary from person to person. However, some common symptoms of gas in the intestine are belching, bloating and distension (enlarging due to pressure) and flatulence (passing gas). Having some of these symptoms is natural, especially during or after meals. But these symptoms may become a problem if they occur frequently or affect daily activities 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Belching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Belching is the release of gas from the stomach by the mouth. A person burps up to 30 times a day. Some people may burp more than others. In such cases, people burp a lot because they swallow too much air and release that air before it reaches the stomach 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Long-term belching may indicate an upper gastrointestinal disorder like peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also Read: Effective Home Remedies for Burping<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>
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