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A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

Symptoms of Flatulence

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:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Flatulence.
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