How to Control Flatulence
Flatulence is embarrassing to the issuer and offensive to those in proximity. Everyone releases intestinal gases numerous times throughout the day; however, some people are able to control when they release gas better than others. Flatulence is often accompanied by bloating in addition to the release of malodorous rectum gas, so excess flatulence is painful physically as well as environmentally. You can control flatulence by practicing simple lifestyle changes. Diet is key to reducing and controlling flatulence.
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Controlling Flatulence
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Avoid foods most likely to produce gas. Foods that are high in fiber, such as vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, and winter greens like kale and collards, can cause excess gas and odorous flatulence. Starchy carbohydrates like beans or the lactose in milk are not easily broken down in the digestive tract of the lower intestine and end up in the colon. As these foods break down, they ferment, and the process of fermentation releases gas as a byproduct. Lowering your intake of beans, dairy products and other such foods may help reduce excessive gas. Try taking Beano before eating high-fiber vegetables to prevent excess gas.
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Decrease the amount of meat consumed. The foul odor sometimes associated with flatulence comes from small quantities of sulfur-containing gases in the colon. Meat products, especially pork, can increase the amount of sulfur in the colon, so cutting back on the amount of meat consumed in your diet may improve the smell of gas you pass. Another solution may be to take odor-reducing charcoal tablets available in health food stores.
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Beer and other carbonated drinks are another culprit in flatulence creation. Beer is made from fermented yeast and grains and ethanol gas is produced. Drinking beer causes an intake of C02 from beer's carbonation. These gases, once in the body, can come out as either a strong malodorous belch, which is the most common reaction, or they can collect in the colon and get released as flatulence. Try sipping carbonated drinks rather than gulping them to help moderate the amount of gas taken in.
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The "Ask the Doctor" segment on Healthcare South's website suggests trying Pepto-Bismol to help reduce gas odors. They advise taking one to two tables four times a day beginning three days before an important business or social event. This will reduce the odor, but the not the amount of gas. Pepto-Bismol is a temporary solution and should not be taken long term.
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