The process of gas formation is natural for each organism, but if there is excessive release of them, then it is necessary to take a cure for flatulence.
The causes of flatulence
Most often, this disorder occurs due to a malfunction in the gastrointestinal tract. If you have flatulence often and in a strong form, it is better to consult a doctor, and not prescribe yourself a cure for flatulence.
The reason for the occurrence of such an ailment may be the food that you take, and which contributes to an increased release of gases, such as cabbage, legumes, radish flour products, sparkling water, brown bread.
In some cases, flatulence may be caused by poor absorption of certain nutrients, which comes from an insufficient amount of enzymes in the intestine. Also, excessive gas formation can also be caused by tumors that additionally pressurize the intestines, infections or blood stasis, which also significantly impairs the functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Often the cause of this ailment is medications that suppress hydrochloric acid present in the gastric juice, or excessive ingestion of air during a quick meal. Before choosing a cure for flatulence, it is necessary to determine the cause that causes it.
Symptoms of flatulence:
- there is a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, and the appearance of severe pain is also possible;
- nausea, constipation, heartburn, diarrhea and possibly a decrease in appetite may appear, in these cases it is necessary to take not a cure for flatulence, but to eliminate the cause of its occurrence.
Flatulence is often found in young children, due to the fact that the intestine does not yet fully perform its functions, this is more often the case in premature babies. The occurrence of flatulence in pregnant women is due to the fact that with the growth of the uterus, the intestines are compressed. In each case, the cure for flatulence must be selected individually and always after examination by a qualified doctor.
Flatulence treatment
To eliminate pain during flatulence, it is necessary to take antispasmodics, for example, no-shpu. Also, as a remedy for flatulence, you can take Smecta or activated charcoal. In the event that the manifestations of flatulence occurred after the passage of an intestinal infection, the administration of acylact, linex, hilak-forte helps. But it is worthwhile to carefully approach the intake of absorbents (which include smecta and activated carbon), since together with the gases they absorb and remove many useful substances from the body.
Preparations for flatulence are divided into the following types:
- drugs that interfere with the production of gases, these include Disflatil, Pepsan-R, Espumisan;
- drugs that accelerate the withdrawal of already formed gases, it can be Motilium, Tserukal;
- drugs that are basically plant-based (dill, fennel), they are recommended for use by children.
Treatment and prevention of flatulence - important nuances
Taking pills for flatulence is only half the battle. It is equally important to limit the diet of foods that contribute to the abundant emission of gases. It is best when the first sign of flatulence appears, switch to a diet during which to consume more dairy products, carrots, beets, buckwheat porridge, all of which can significantly reduce gas emissions and normalize gastrointestinal waste.
It is better to prevent flatulence than to treat it. Prevention of this disease is a balanced diet, as well as proper food intake. It is necessary to chew it carefully and not rush while eating, talk less so that there is no additional swallowing of air.
Also an important factor is motor activity. You do not have to exercise very intensively, just walk is enough, while the intestines will straighten and work better.