Bloating (causes and treatment with folk remedies will be described in this article), called flatulence, can occur with excessive gas formation in the digestive tract. Depending on the degree of manifestation, it can be a variant of the norm or a serious pathology. It brings severe discomfort to a person, especially when gas separation occurs involuntarily and has a characteristic specific smell.
Physiology of gas formation
The formation of gases occurs during the digestion of food. A large role in this process is played by bacteria that colonize the intestines. Normally, about 1 liter of gas is formed in the digestive tract per day, some of them are absorbed in the vessels of the colon, and part (100-500 ml) is excreted naturally.
Bloating in adults can develop against the background of malnutrition or with diseases of the digestive tract.
Gases help intestinal motility to move the feces to the rectum and help to remove them from the body. The largest amount of formed gases is localized in the loops of the large intestine, in the stomach and small intestine they are in a minimal amount.
Bloating: causes and treatment with folk remedies
Flatulence does not always indicate pathology in the digestive tract, in particular in the intestine. Increased gas formation may be transient and occur:
- when drinking carbonated drinks in large quantities;
- snacks on the run - at this time a person swallows a lot of air and bloating occurs;
- overeating;
- menses;
- pregnancy
- taking soda from heartburn - it interacts with gastric juice and releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the intestines;
- work at high altitude - in this case, due to a change in pressure, increased gas formation is also possible;
- taking pharmacological preparations (laxatives, preparations for endoscopic examinations and others).
Pathological causes of flatulence include:
- dysbiosis;
- enzymatic deficiency;
- bowel obstruction;
- infections
- helminths;
- diseases of the digestive tract (colitis, pancreatitis).
In addition, psychogenic factors such as severe stress or neurosis can cause excessive gas formation in the intestines .
Treatment with folk remedies can be carried out only after consultation with a specialist. Most often, to eliminate this symptom, decoctions of medicinal plants are used - mint, chamomile, fennel. Effective use of carrot and dill seeds, as well as fresh ginger.
Bloating Foods
Eating certain foods can also cause bloating and a feeling of fullness in the intestines. In this case, it is worth minimizing the use of:
- dairy products;
- kvass and beer;
- legumes;
- potatoes;
- cabbage;
- black bread;
- Luke;
- Tomatoes
- citrus fruits;
- sweets.
To prevent flatulence, it is enough to normalize your diet and reduce the use of harmful foods.
Symptoms of bloating
Bloating of the abdomen and intestines is not a disease, but is a symptom of more serious disorders in the digestive tract. With flatulence, the following symptoms are characteristic:
- a feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the abdomen;
- increased gas formation and gas separation;
- rumbling in the stomach, indicating the process of fermentation in the stomach and intestines;
- abdominal pain;
- decreased appetite;
- hiccups or burping;
- heartburn;
- constipation;
- bursting.
It is necessary to carefully pay attention to the symptoms that appear with a phenomenon such as bloating. Causes and treatment with folk remedies for increased gas formation should be interrelated.
Bloating can indicate intestinal problems, in which the absorption of digested food elements is impaired, which leads to problems with metabolic processes in the body, poor health, insomnia and a decrease in the body's immune defense.
Bloating diet
The easiest and most effective way to prevent flatulence and bloating is to change your diet. Removing from the daily diet foods that cause increased gas formation can quickly and effectively eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of flatulence and pain in the intestines.
Diet with flatulence implies the exclusion of the products mentioned above from your diet. Note! Since each organism is individual, it is necessary to monitor its condition. In some people, flatulence can cause fatty foods (for example, meat), while in others, baking and certain sweets can be the cause of bloating.
Fresh vegetables and fruits, for many, are also the cause of increased gas formation and bursting of the intestines. Therefore, it is better to use stewed or steamed vegetables, and fruits and berries to use for compotes and fruit purees.
If the above methods of adjusting the diet do not help, you need to exclude dairy products for a couple of weeks. They can be the cause of flatulence in enzymatic deficiency (lactose intolerance).
Bloating: folk remedies for increased gas formation
From flatulence, a decoction of pharmacy chamomile is excellent. The beneficial properties of a medicinal plant include not only calming the nervous system and increasing immunity, but also eliminating excessive gas formation in the intestine. To prepare the broth, you need to take 1 tbsp. l raw materials and pour a glass of boiling water. Infuse the broth for about 15-20 minutes and take every 5 hours half a cup.
Reception of carrot grains helps to eliminate bloating. It is necessary to grind a handful of seeds in a coffee grinder and take a teaspoon three times a day.
During the preparation of products that cause increased gas formation, it is necessary to add caraway seeds. This will prevent unpleasant sensations after eating and bloating. The treatment of digestive disorders requires caution, so it is better not to take any medicine without medical advice.
In the morning before a meal, you can drink a glass of freshly squeezed potato juice. After taking it, lie down for 20-30 minutes. An hour after taking, you can start breakfast. The course of treatment in this way is 10 days. Then you need to take a 10 day break and again undergo a 10-day course of treatment with potato juice.
Bloating in infants
In newborns, problems with the digestive system are often encountered, since its organs are not yet sufficiently formed and are not adapted to the full digestion of food. In the first months of life, bloating and gas may regularly appear. Treatment of this unpleasant symptom can be carried out using pharmacological or folk remedies.
Bloating in a baby can be a consequence of not only imperfections in the development of the body, but an improper diet and overfeeding. At the same time, pulling pains, rumbling and discomfort occur in the abdominal cavity. Since the discharge of gases is difficult for babies, intestinal and stomach cramps appear, bringing the child strong pain. That is why flatulence and colic in the first months of life are considered normal, but they bring both a baby and parents a lot of inconvenience.
All these symptoms characterize bloating. The causes and treatment of folk remedies in an infant are known to every pediatrician. Therapy should be prescribed only by the attending physician. The use of folk remedies without prior medical advice can lead to an aggravation of the problem and the development of chronic diseases.
Flatulence treatment in newborns
There are a large number of pharmacological drugs that eliminate bloating and gas. Treatment in a child is carried out with the following drugs:
- reducing the amount of gas in the intestines (Espumisan);
- removing gases from the intestines (activated carbon);
- restoring intestinal microflora ("Bifiform").
The doctor can prescribe drugs from all three groups in order to effectively influence the problem and quickly restore the children's body. Without a doctor’s prescription, you should not give the child any medicine, as this can only do harm. Before taking any drugs, it is necessary to establish the cause of the swelling and neutralize it.
Folk remedies for babies
The most famous folk remedy for flatulence in babies is dill water. For its preparation, you need a tablespoon of dried dill and half a liter of boiling water. It is necessary to insist 3-4 hours and take a teaspoon after eating, several times a day. Dill can be used either bought at a pharmacy or prepared independently.
The next most popular is a fennel broth - its properties can reduce gas formation in the intestine and neutralize the feeling of bloating and colic. Doctors recommend nursing mothers to use teas with fennel, so that the child can easily tolerate adaptation to a new type of food.
Ginger also copes with flatulence. It is enough to give the child a meal to dissolve a piece of ginger. This will save the baby from a sense of overeating and reduce bloating. Treatment with alternative means of increased gas formation in the intestine is carried out only with the permission of the local doctor, otherwise you can only harm the child and aggravate the problem.