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Flatulence

Overview of Flatulence

Flatulence is a buildup of gas in the digestive system that can lead to abdominal discomfort. Most people experience flatulence.

Symptoms of Flatulence

Excessive flatulence can cause discomfort and distress. It often occurs as the result of eating certain foods, but it can be a sign of a more serious condition.

Passing wind is normal, but the amount varies between individuals and depends on a number of factors including diet. Some people pass wind only a handful of times per day, others up to 40 times, while the average seems to be about 15. Symptoms of excessive (or embarrassing) flatulence include:
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Passing wind often
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Smelly flatus
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Loud flatus
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Abdominal distension and discomfort
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Rumblings in the lower abdomen

Causes of Flatulence

Flatulence is very common. We all accumulate gas in our digestive system. Most people pass gas about 10 times a day. If you pass wind more frequently than this on a regular basis, you could have excessive flatulence, which has a number of causes.
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Swallowing Air

It’s natural to swallow air throughout the day, normally during eating and drinking. Typically, you’ll only swallow a small amount of air. If you frequently swallow more air, you may find that you experience excessive flatulence. It may also cause burping.
Reasons that you may swallow more air than normal include:
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Chewing gum
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Smoking
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Sucking on objects such as pen tops
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Drinking carbonated drinks
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Eating too quickly
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Dietary choices

Your dietary choices could lead to excessive flatulence. Some foods that increase gas include:
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Beans
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Cabbage
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Broccoli
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Raisins
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Lentils
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Prunes
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Apples
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Foods high in fructose or sorbitol, such as fruit juices
These foods can take a long time to digest, leading to the unpleasant smell associated with flatulence. Also, some foods the body can’t fully absorb. This means that they pass from the intestines to the colon without being completely digested first.

The colon contains a large number of bacteria that then break down the food, releasing gases as they do so. The buildup of this gas causes flatulence.

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Excessive flatulence causes and complications

If your diet doesn’t contain a large number of carbohydrates or sugars, and you don’t swallow excessive air, your excessive flatulence may be due to a medical condition.

Potential conditions underlying flatulence range from temporary conditions to digestive problems. Some of these conditions include:

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Constipation
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Gastroenteritis
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Food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Crohn’s disease
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Celiac disease
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Diabetes
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Eating disorders
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Ulcerative colitis
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Dumping syndrome
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Autoimmune pancreatitis
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Peptic ulcers

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