Home Remedies for Flatulence(Gas) - Causes, Symptoms, Relieve Gas

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Home Remedies for Flatulence(Gas) - Causes,
Symptoms, Relieve Gas
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Introduction

• An average human passes gas between 10 and 18
  times a day. Many a times people dont notice
  that they have passed gas. The problem can be
  corrected through minimal lifestyle changes.
• Flatulence can be defined as a buildup of gas in
  the digestive system that which leads to
  abdominal discomfort. Most of the individual
  experience flatulence. Excessive flatulence can
  cause discomfort and distress. Eating certain
  food items can result in flatulence. Flatulence
  can often be a sign of some serious digestive
  conditions like recurring indigestion or
  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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Why it Happens?

• When the food or water is swallowed, there is a
  tendency to swallow small amount of air. This
  gets collected in the digestive system. Gases can
  also be build up when you digest the food. The
  body needs to get rid of this formed gas. So, it
  releases either in the upward or downward
  direction called as farting
• The normal gas passed out is harmless and has no
  odor if contains smell, it is due to presence of
  Sulphur. Excessive gas is produced due to
  swallowing more air or eating foods that are
  difficult to digest.

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What are the causes of Flatulence?

• Flatulence is a part of normal bodily processes,
  or it may stem from any disease that affects the
  digestive system.
• Exogenous sources Those sources that come from
  outside which is mainly the air when we eat,
  drink, or swallow saliva. When excess saliva is
  produced due to nausea or acid reflux.
• Endogenous sources These are the factors which
  are inside the gut. Flatulence may arise as a
  by-product of digestion when certain foods are
  taken, or when food is not completely digested.
  If this is happening due to incomplete digestion,
  then gas is formed when food reaches in the large
  intestine.

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Few examples of foods that can worsen flatulence
include

• Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower,
  cabbage, garlic, onions, beans, sprouts, and
  turnips
• Certain cereals such as wheat or oats
• Pulses, including beans and lentils
• Dairy products
• Yeast in baked products, such as bread

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• Here we discuss some food times which is often
  consumed and ends up in gas formation. Being
  aware of those can help in reduction of gas
  problem.
• Beans Beans has complex carbohydrates in it
  which is difficult for the humans to digest. The
  digestion of these carbs happen through
  microorganisms present in the gut which produces
  methane. When these complex particles reach the
  lower intestine, bacteria act on them and
  produces the gas.
• Lactose intolerance When the dairy products like
  milk, curd etc. is consumed and the body doesnt
  have the enzymes to break it down, the bacteria
  feed on the lactose. Due to this in some people,
  it produces large amount of gas.
• Celiac diseases Intolerance to certain proteins
  and gluten, leads to excessive flatulence. This
  may be present when barley, wheat, etc. is
  consumed.
• Artificial sweeteners Sorbitol and mannitol are
  the artificial sweeteners found in most of the
  food items. They result in diarrhea along with
  gas when excessively consumed.
• Fiber supplements Rapid intake of diet rich in
  fibers also causes cause flatulence.
• Carbonated drinks Fizzy drinks and beer leads to
  build-up of gas in the intestinal tract.

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Few disease conditions that can worsen the
flatulence are

• Constipation Due to hard feces, it becomes
  difficult for expulsion of excess gas. This
  results in accumulation of gas in the abdomen and
  results in discomfort.
• Gallbladder problems Gallstones and
  cholecystitis can lead to additional gas
  formation.
• Gastroenteritis and other intestinal infections
  Any bacterial or viral infections, relating to
  parasitic infection that leads to food poisoning
  can cause buildup of gas. E.g. Amoebiasis,
  Escherichia coli.
• Antibiotics Long term intake of antibiotics can
  disturb the intestinal flora that leads to
  flatulence.
• Laxatives Regular and excessive usage of
  laxatives increases the risk of developing gas in
  the abdominal region.
• Other conditions include pregnancy, hernia,
  pancreatitis, premenstrual syndrome,
  endometriosis.

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What are the Symptoms of Flatulence?

• The common symptoms of flatulence include
• Abdominal pain
• Gas is persistent and severe
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Swollen abdomen
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Swollen abdomen
• Unintentional weight loss
• Heartburn
• Blood in the stools

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5 Effective Home remedies for Flatulence
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1. FRESH GINGER JUICE

• Take a piece ginger and clean it. Cut into small
  pieces. Dip in pinch of salt and chew and eat it.
  Repeat this twice or thrice depending upon the
  severity of gas trouble.
• Ginger is known to possess carminative properties
  that help to expel gas and reduces the cramps and
  symptoms of indigestion. Ginger also helps in
  alleviating abdominal bloating.

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2. PUMPKIN SOUP

• Take pumpkin and cut into small pieces. Add 2
  cups of water to it and boil it. Once it is
  cooked add salt and pepper to enhance the taste.
  Have it before the meals. Alternatively, pumpkin
  can be added to the diet and consumed.
• Pumpkin is a natural source of optimum fiber and
  potassium, which can be of great help to reduce
  stomach bloating. The potassium in pumpkin helps
  to remove excess sodium, which has a role in gas
  formation.

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3. WARM JEERA WATER

• Take 1 tea spoon and add to 3 glasses of water.
  Boil the water. Drink the warm Jeera water
  regularly.
• Jeera has antispasmodic properties which aids
  relaxation to our digestive tracts. Due to its
  carminative properties it helps to release the
  gas and treats dyspepsia and abdominal bloating.

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4. ASAFOETIDA WITH WARM WATER

• Mix 1tsp of Asafoetida with luke warm water and
  drink for gas trouble. This mixture should be
  consumed thrice daily half an hour before the
  meals.
• Asafoetida acts as an anti-flatulent and also has
  the capability to prevent growth of excess gut
  bacteria that produces excess gas in the stomach.

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5. SPICED INDIAN BUTTER MILK

• Butter milk prepared with spices like coriander
  leaves, grated ginger, green chili, pinch of
  Asafoetida, 1tsp of cumin seeds, pinch of fresh
  curry leaves and pinch of salt. Have this half an
  hour after every meal.
• Ayurveda describes Buttermilk as an aid which
  helps in digestion. It is superior to yogurt in
  properties. Together with the spices, buttermilk
  helps to alleviate the gas and helps to better
  the condition of bloating.

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