Flatulence is the buildup of gas in
the colon.
Intestinal gas is typically caused
by the fermentation of
undigested food, such as plant
fiber, in the colon. Gas can also
form when your digestive system
doesn’t completely break down
certain components in foods,
such as gluten or the sugar in
dairy products and fruit.
Other sources of intestinal gas
may include:
Food residue in your colon
Changes in intestinal bacteria
due to antibiotics or other
medications
Carbohydrate malabsorption,
which can upset the balance of
helpful bacteria in your digestive
system
Swallowed air that migrates to
your colon
Constipation — the longer food
waste remains in your colon, the
more time it has to ferment
Sometimes, gas indicates a
digestive disorder, such as
irritable bowel syndrome or
lactose intolerance.
To prevent excessive gas, it may
help to:
1. Avoid the foods that affect you
most. Common offenders include
beans, peas, lentils, cabbage,
onions, broccoli, cauliflower,
bananas, raisins, whole-wheat
bread, salads and carbonated
drinks. If dairy products are a
problem, try low-lactose or
lactose-free varieties.
2. Eat fewer fatty foods. Fat
slows digestion, giving food more
time to ferment.
3. Temporarily cut back on high-
fiber foods. Fiber aids digestion,
but many high-fiber foods are
also great gas producers. After a
break, slowly add fiber back to
your diet. Add products such as
Bean to high-fiber foods to help
reduce the amount of gas they
produce.
4. Eat slowly. Try to make meals
relaxed occasions. Eating when
you’re stressed or on the run can
interfere with digestion.
5. Get moving. It may help to
take a short walk after eating.
6. Try an over-the-counter
remedy. Products such as Lactaid
or Dairy Ease can help digest
lactose. Products containing
simethicone help break up the
bubbles in gas.

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