FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCED LIVER SURGERY AND LIVER TRANSPLANTATION, FELLOWSHIP IN HEPATOBILIARY AND LIVER TRANSPLANT SURGERY, MASTER OF SURGERY, MBBS
Gastroenterologist, Ahmedabad
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21 years experience
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You should avoid chewing gum if you are suffering from intestinal gas
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The air you swallow while chewing a piece of gum can aggravate the condition and increase flatulence. The same applies for other oral habits such as smoking tobacco, or even consuming fizzy drinks.
The elderly are more prone to gas and bloating than the young
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As you age and get older, your digestive system becomes less efficient. This gives rise to various gastrointestinal disorders, and that includes gas and bloating. It thus becomes more and more important to take good care of your stomach and intestines when you are older.
Which food group should you avoid if you are feeling gassy or bloated?
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Different people are affected in different capacities by the food they consume but carbohydrates are known to cause more gas. Avoiding high-carb foods will help reduce bloating and bring you comfort.
Eating beans will increase gas and bloating for everyone
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Not all people are prone to gas and bloating from the consumption of beans. This particular food item simply requires a special enzyme for digestion that some are able to produce in their systems more easily than others.
What is the best way to reduce flatulence?
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Regular physical exercise will help you get rid of extra intestinal gas. This reduces flatulence and also leaves you feeling less bloated. It also increases digestive functioning and keeps gas from building up inside your system.
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