Abdominal distension
Abdominal distension is the presence of too much gas or air in the stomach or intestines, a normal biological process that everyone goes through regularly. Abdominal distension can be excessive and embarrassing and makes the person feel uncomfortable, yet it can usually be controlled with simple and radical changes in the system And for the treatment of chronic cases of flatulence, it is recommended to consult your doctor for the causes of infection and for appropriate treatment.
Symptoms of flatulence
- Gases: Every person may suffer from the problem of gases naturally in the day, there is a certain amount of gases in the digestive system at the same time, and be concentrated in the stomach and colon.
- Burping: Occasional burping during or after meals is considered normal, but if a person is suffering from persistent burping, he may have a stomach problem needing to be resolved.
- Pain and discomfort in the abdomen: Some people suffer from pain due to pressure on the abdomen of the gases in it.
Causes of flatulence
- Swallowing air: It is normal for the person to swallow the air all day long, while eating and drinking, and the air is small and small, but there are cases where the air swallows in a larger amount resulting in swelling and gas, and some reasons may increase the proportion of air that is swallowed : Smoking, drinking soft drinks and especially with the use of straw, chewing gum and eating foods quickly.
- Food options: A person’s food choices can lead to a large swelling of the abdomen. Some foods can not be absorbed, ie they may pass through the intestines and into the colon without being digested well. Examples of foods that can not be absorbed and need time Longer in digestion: beans, cabbage, lentils, onions and garlic, may lead to foul odor when releasing the wind from the abdomen.
- Health conditions: If a person’s diet does not contain a large amount of carbohydrates or sugars, and the excess air is not swallowed, then excessive abdominal swelling may be caused by a medical condition, such as constipation and gastrointestinal inflammation caused by food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance , Gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders.
Treatment of flatulence
- Treatment of the person himself: and by avoiding things and behaviors that lead to bloating, such as eating foods that cause it, smoking, and other reasons.
- Medical treatment: be by a doctor and see the appropriate treatment.