- How to know if they are gases
- 1. Stomach gases
- 2. Intestinal gases
- What causes excess gas
- How to stop the gases
Symptoms of intestinal or stomach gas are relatively frequent and include the feeling of a bloated belly, slight abdominal discomfort and constant belching, for example.
Usually these symptoms appear after a very large meal or when a lot has been said while eating, due to the swallowing of air, improving easily after the elimination of gases, either through the intestinal release or in the form of burps.
However, there are also cases where these gases cannot be easily eliminated, which is especially true in people with constipation. In these situations, the symptoms can be more intense and even lead the person to suspect serious problems, such as cardiac changes or even a heart attack, since pain in the chest is common.
How to know if they are gases
Depending on where the gases are accumulating, the symptoms may be different:
1. Stomach gases
When gases accumulate in the stomach, they can cause:
- Bloated stomach sensation; Frequent belching; Loss of appetite; Burning in the throat; Biting in the chest; Feeling of shortness of breath.
It is possible to reduce gas in the stomach by avoiding chewing gum and eating slowly and avoid talking during the meal so as not to get air into the digestive tract during feeding.
2. Intestinal gases
Symptoms that may indicate the presence of gases in the intestine are usually:
- Severe abdominal pain, sometimes in the form of a twinge; Abdominal swelling; Tummy belly; Flatulence; Constipation; Intestinal colic.
These symptoms can vary in intensity according to the sensitivity of each person and the amount of gases present in the digestive system.
What causes excess gas
The presence of gases in the stomach usually happens by ingesting air with food, and this is more frequent when talking a lot during a meal or when drinking carbonated drinks, such as soda or sparkling water.
The accumulation of gases in the intestine is usually related to the existence of a constipation intestinal functioning pattern or excessive consumption of food that facilitate the formation of gases in the large intestine. Some of these foods include egg, cauliflower, garlic, onion and peas. Sweeteners like sorbitol, fructose and excess vitamin C also cause gas in certain people.
Check out a more complete list of foods that cause gas.
How to stop the gases
Some forms of home treatments to avoid excessive gas formation are:
- Have a cup of fennel or mint tea after meals; Take a 20-30 minute walk after lunch or dinner; Have a balanced diet, eating fiber-rich foods daily and drinking plenty of water; Avoid sodas and other drinks with gas with meals; Avoid excess carbohydrate-rich foods such as pasta, lasagna and fondue; Avoid excess milk and its derivatives and also meat dishes prepared with milk such as stroganoff, for example.
Watch the following video for more practical tips to eliminate gases:
