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Embarrassing problem
I have this really embarrassing problem..I'm a female in my early 20's and I have a flatulence problem. I don't know why or what is wrong. I pass gas about 5 times more than the average person. (lol) Ugh, put it this way I must pass gas about 70 times a day. I can control it and everything but if I hold it in I feel like .. I'm going to blow up (haha..) but anyway I really need some advice I don't know what to do. Is it a medical problem? Should I see a doctor? :/
Thanks
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If you find it bothersome, and sounds like you do, see your doctor.
You don't say if this is a new thing or if you have always had the problem. If its something new for you and you haven't changed your diet lately, seeing a doctor is a good idea. No special doctor is needed, your family doctor will be fine. Most likely it is just a dietary problem, but why not find out for sure and set your mind at ease. :)
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Soda's can affect some people this way. Consuming any beverage that contains gas (what else is the carbonation but gas?) can cause you to have gas. It may not be all soda's, but just certain soda's.
Also, gum chewing, talking while chewing, gulping foods and drinking with eating can cause us to swallow air. Bulky foods such as lettuce, cabbage, and dense breads not chewed into small enough pieces increase swallowed air. This can cause gas too.
Most common foods that cause gas:
* Carbonated beverages
* Spicy, fried or fatty foods
* Broccoli, cabbage, onions
* Beans
* Apple or prune juice
* Dried fruits
* Anything containing sorbitol, mannitol or maltitol, found in many low-carb or sugar-free foods.
Two products on the market can help with food-related gas and bloating. Both products are packaged forms of the enzymes needed to break down the problematic carbohydrates.
Lactase, found in products such as Dairy Ease and Lactaid, can be taken with dairy foods to help break down lactose and lessen gas.
Beano helps digest the indigestible carbohydrate in beans and other gas-producing vegetables.
You should seek medical attention when there is an increase in frequency, location or severity of the symptoms, or if they are accompanied by weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting or heartburn.
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ShelbyGirl15 might be right, but it could also be medical. If your want to figure it out then you should ask your doctor. Embarrassing, yes, but he/she can help you figure out why you have this problem and probably refer you to a dietician or a nutritionist who can help you if it is being caused by the foods you are eating.
Hope this is helpful!
~hollerzDangel
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It's actually okay, you're prolly just eating the wrong foods.
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