This archive report was first published on 13 June 2020.
Published on June 13, 2020, excessive gas can be a common and uncomfortable issue for many people.
According to Healthline, most people pass gas about 10 times a day. However, if you find yourself passing gas more frequently or in larger amounts, it may be a sign that you have excessive gas in your digestive tract.
There are several reasons why you may be experiencing excessive gas. One of the main causes is ingesting too much gas. This can happen when you eat, chew gum, or breathe through your mouth when you sleep. Other ways that you could be introducing excessive air into your gut are through carbonated drinks, eating too fast, and smoking.
To help reduce the amount of air you're swallowing, try reducing how often you chew gum, opt for uncarbonated drinks, eat a little slower, and rectify your sleeping habits.
Another common cause of excessive gas is eating high fibre foods. While these foods are essential for good health, eating large amounts of them can lead to gas. To counter this, eat moderate portions of high fibre foods and drink plenty of water, which also aids in digestion.
Large food portions can also lead to excessive gas. Just like eating too much food that is high in fibre, eating large amounts of fatty meals in one sitting can cause your body to take longer to digest the food, leading to feeling gassy and bloated.
Instead of binge eating, try eating smaller portions more frequently, giving your body enough time to digest the food properly.
Food allergies can also cause excessive gas. As you get older, you may notice that your body starts rejecting certain foods, such as dairy and certain carbohydrates. Eating these foods can leave you feeling gassy, bloated, and crampy.
Keeping a food diary can help you track which foods are causing your symptoms. If you notice any of these symptoms, pay keen attention to what you eat and how you react. Mention your findings to your doctor, who will be able to recommend good alternatives.
Lack of exercise can also contribute to excessive gas. According to Self, failing to exercise after a meal can be detrimental to your digestive tract and lead to excessive gas. To help your body digest food better, try going for a walk after your meals or doing some post-meal stretches.
Finally, gastrointestinal complications can also cause excessive gas. Conditions such as peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and celiac disease can result in excessive gas. If you don't eat too many high fibre foods, you don't ingest too much air, you exercise after meals, and you don't have food allergies, consult your doctor in case you have a gastrointestinal complication.
