What is the reason for bloating and frequent farting

Stomach bloating is a feeling that many people have experienced. Some people like to fart when their stomach is bloated, and their stomach will feel much better after farting. Gastrointestinal flatulence is usually caused by indigestion, and patients often have symptoms such as hiccups, bloating, abdominal pain, and excessive flatulence. If indigestion persists for a long time, people will suffer from malnutrition and the body's immune ability will decline. In addition, diseases such as gastritis, enteritis and gastrointestinal tumors can also cause gastrointestinal bloating.

1. What is gastrointestinal bloating?

Gastrointestinal flatulence is a general term for a series of symptoms caused by indigestion. Indigestion is often manifested as abdominal pain or discomfort after meals, often accompanied by nausea, belching, hiccups, bloating, etc. Among them, belching, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and excessive flatulence are mostly considered to be gastrointestinal flatulence. The gas in the gastrointestinal tract is discharged through the mouth as belching and through the anus as flatus. Some of it can be absorbed by the intestinal wall. When the amount of gas retained in the gastrointestinal tract of a normal adult increases every day, he or she will feel bloated. Long-term indigestion can also lead to malnutrition, decreased immune function, etc. Indigestion is only a clinical manifestation and needs to be differentiated from early gastric cancer, pancreatic, gallbladder, and liver diseases. Therefore, patients with indigestion should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

2. Causes of gastrointestinal bloating

1. Swallowing of large amounts of air: Aerophagia can cause swallowing of large amounts of gas. When mental factors or certain gastrointestinal diseases increase saliva, more gas can also be swallowed along with saliva. Drinking large amounts of water or beverages can also easily cause swallowing of air.

2. Intestinal emptying disorder: When intestinal obstruction or weakened intestinal wall tension occurs, excess gas and fluid may accumulate in the intestine.

3. Indigestion: Rough foods high in fiber can increase the capacity of the intestinal cavity and affect normal peristalsis, causing abdominal distension; long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can inhibit normal intestinal flora and cause food fermentation to produce gas.

4. Gastrointestinal lesions: various gastrointestinal inflammations, ulcers, tumors, etc. Many gastrointestinal diseases, as well as diseases of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, peritoneum, etc. can cause gastrointestinal bloating.

3. Methods to relieve gastrointestinal bloating

Eat small meals frequently, at regular times and in regular amounts: No matter how busy your life is, the time spent on eating cannot be changed. You must pay attention to eating at regular times and in regular amounts, and avoid overeating. In addition to three meals a day, you can have a snack in the morning and afternoon, but don't eat too much at each meal. You should also pay attention to the nutrition of the food you eat, and eat less irritating food.

Keep a happy mood: You need to have a good mood every day to have a good body. No matter how busy you are, keep smiling and have a good mood every day. A happy mind is a prerequisite for achieving a healthy body.