Flatulence, or bloating, is called such a pathological condition, as a result of which a large amount of gas accumulates in the intestine. Bloating may also be the result of a disease. It is also possible that such a symptom is a reaction of the body to a stimulus.
If you notice a strong rumbling in the abdomen, pain or a feeling of bursting abdomen - these are the main symptoms of flatulence. Flatulence can occur in two stages: chronic and acute. In both cases, reverse reflux (pushing gas) back into the stomach is often observed. Symptoms of this condition can be hiccups, frequent belching and heaviness in the stomach.
The causes of flatulence.
As a rule, the reasons for this disease can be different: this is improper nutrition, stomach intolerance of lactose, milk sugar; chronic diseases of the organs responsible for the digestive tract. In addition, too much air may be swallowed during meals. Also, one of the main reasons, as a result of which gas generation increases, can be all kinds of fermentation processes. This may be due to the use of products containing starch, or the result of intestinal parasites.
After surgery or because of a sedentary lifestyle, a condition such as weak peristalsis (movement of the intestinal walls) may develop, which also leads to bloating. Another cause of flatulence is bowel obstruction, which in turn can be caused by constipation, intestinal muscle spasm. It is worth noting that spasm, or muscle weakness, can be caused by stress, which is so common in our daily lives.
There are a number of products that are poorly digested by the stomach, it is their use that often leads to excessive gas formation and subsequent bloating. These are products such as: nuts, honey, fruits, seeds. Thus, there are various causes of flatulence. Treatment should be carried out only after establishing an accurate diagnosis.
In general, it is important to know that in itself such a phenomenon as gas formation is an absolutely normal process in the work of the gastrointestinal tract. However, with flatulence, gases accumulate up to 30 times more than normal. Hence the unpleasant sensations.
Is flatulence terrible.
In single cases, flatulence does not cause serious concern. With repeated repetitions of the main symptoms of the disease, you should definitely seek professional medical help to identify an accurate medical picture. The main thing in this matter is to establish the main causes for such ailments as flatulence. Treatment should be carried out in a timely manner. Since the occurring abdominal pain can be a serious symptom of other diseases.
Chronic flatulence is much more dangerous. After all, a constant intestinal upset provokes poor absorption of essential nutrients, and this leads to damage to the mucous membrane. It is no secret that intestinal gases are a kind of unnecessary elements of the body that contain harmful substances that lead to intoxication of the body. As a result, a person suffering from flatulence has weakness, sleep disturbance, and immunity decreases.
Treatment.
If you observe one-time causes of flatulence, the treatment in this case is symptomatic. There are various methods of dealing with a similar ailment, like flatulence. Treatment (tablets, compresses) are a great way to eliminate pain. They mainly take antispasmodics, as well as drugs and drugs that can quickly absorb gases. Light massage will favorably affect the discharge of gases.
If you do not pay due attention to your health and do not identify causes signaling flatulence, treatment becomes difficult, as in the end the disease will take on a chronic form. In the process of treatment, it is desirable to restore the intestinal microflora as much as possible.
With such a common ailment as flatulence, treatment with folk remedies is sometimes very effective. Often use recipes containing dill or coriander seeds, lovage roots, and much more.