The following features are indicative of Flatulence:
bloating
discomfort and pain from trapped wind
gas incontinence
smell
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Common Causes of Flatulence
The following are the most common causes of Flatulence:
autoimmune pancreatitis
celiac disease
crohn's disease
diabetes
dumping syndrome
eating disorders
Other Causes of Flatulence
The following are the less common causes of Flatulence:
gastroesophageal reflux disease
gastroparesis
inflammatory bowel disease
intestinal obstruction
duodenitis
lactose intolerance
peptic ulcer
ulcerative colitis
Risk Factors for Flatulence
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Flatulence:
lactose or gluten intolerant
eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes
drinking carbonated beverages
having a chronic intestinal condition such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease
Prevention of Flatulence
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Flatulence. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
eat and drink slowly
avoid carbonated drinks and beer
skip the gum and hard candy
don't smoke
check your dentures
eat fewer fatty foods
temporarily cut back on high-fiber foods
Occurrence of Flatulence
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Flatulence cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Flatulence can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Flatulence can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Flatulence
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Flatulence:
Physical exam: To detect the presence of excess gas
Doctor for Diagnosis of Flatulence
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Flatulence:
Gastroenterologist
Complications of Flatulence if untreated
Yes, Flatulence causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Flatulence is left untreated:
constipation
fecal impaction
bowel obstruction
diarrhea
radiation enteritis
Self-care for Flatulence
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Flatulence:
Add Beano to beans and vegetables: Lowers the amount of gas they produce
Avoid eating fatty foods: Prevents bloating
Avoid smoking: Reduces the amount of air you swallow
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Flatulence
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Flatulence:
Activated charcoal: Helps in relieving gas
Lactase supplements: Effective in treating gas
Exercise: Helps in moving gas through the digestive tract
Time for Treatment of Flatulence
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Flatulence to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: