1 Etiology of the phenomenon

The accumulation of gases in the stomach is mainly due to the ingestion of air. This can be the use of carbonated drinks, chewing gum, sucking on sweets, in the last two cases a person does swallowing movements and swallows air. This happens when a person eats too fast, chews food poorly, or eats a large amount of food at one time.

Some gases are formed after consuming dairy products. If a person does not tolerate lactose, he can not absorb milk sugar, that is, it gets into the large intestine in large quantities, where it is digested by bacteria, while releasing gases. The same thing happens when a person consumes foods rich in fructose. Gaseous can cause and starchy food.

Fatty food also provokes the accumulation of gases, as the body needs more time to digest it, accordingly, the bacteria digest it slowly and allocate more gases.

There are also pathological causes of the formation of gases in the stomach. Often, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, in addition to vomiting, diarrhea and spasms in the stomach, are accompanied by increased gas production. It can be diseases such as colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, gastroenteritis.

Some medications can cause disturbances in the digestive process, the balance of bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract, this can also provoke the formation of gases. This happens, for example, when taking antibiotics, drugs for diabetes and others. To improve this situation, simultaneous reception of probiotics - yogurt, kefir or preparations containing bifidobacteria( Linex, Bifidobacterin) is recommended.

2 Symptoms of increased gas production

The main symptoms of bloating are stomach pain, gas separation either naturally, orin the form of belching, the stomach becomes heavy, in the stomach rumbles and boils. Heartburn, vomiting, or a feeling of nausea, hiccough, loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation may occur. Nervous and cardiovascular systems also react to increased gas formation - sleep is disturbed, pain in the heart, irritability. In addition to all of the above, symptoms of stomach diseases already present in the anamnesis may appear.

3 Diagnosis of diseases

In order to successfully carry out treatment, it is first necessary to find out the reason for the gassing. This can be done by passing a culture of feces to a dysbacteriosis to find out whether there is a violation of microflora in the intestine. Then pass a coprogram that will confirm the enzymatic deficiency, and you can also make a radiograph of the intestine with contrast material to see if there are any obstacles in promoting food and gases in the intestine. Examine with the help of an endoscope the mucous of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and, if necessary, take the analysis for histological examination. In order to examine the thick part of the intestine, conduct a colonoscopy.

4 Medical treatment

Qualified recommendations in the treatment of increased gas formation in the stomach can only be given by a doctor, especially when it comes to treating children. After receiving medical advice, it is worthwhile to carefully study the leaflet that is attached to each medicine.

The most popular medicines in the treatment of this ailment can be called:

1. Mezim-forte. This drug is not contraindicated for children, the doctor will prescribe the dosage in accordance with the age and severity of the disease. However, with pancreatitis this medicine is contraindicated.
2. Motilium. This preparation is available in the form of suspensions or in tablet form. Suspensions are usually prescribed to children. If you plan to take the drug at the same time with other medicines, then it is better to consult about the compatibility with the doctor. Contraindications - liver disease and bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Meteospasms. These capsules are not prescribed for children under 14 years of age.
4. Motilac. Contraindicated for children under 5 years of age, available in the form of tablets for resorption. Contraindicated also for persons with intestinal obstruction or gastrointestinal bleeding.

5 Traditional medicine

Traditional medicine can also help, but it is better to consult a doctor and find out the causes of gassing. So, the most effective recipes:

1. To remove accumulated gas, traditional medicine recommends to drip aniseed or dill oil with refined sugar and eat it.
2. In a dark place, dry a bunch of dill, then grind it in a coffee grinder, use the powder as a seasoning, sprinkling dishes on top. He will remove excess gases from the stomach.
3. Prepare the infusion of celery leaves. Take 5 tablespoons finely chopped fresh celery or 2-3 tablespoons.l.dry leaves. Pour a liter of boiling water and let it brew for 8 hours. Then strain and drink half an hour before eating.
4. As a preventive measure, do not drink water while eating and refrain from drinking 15 minutes after eating. Water, mixing with gastric juice, dilutes it, and digestion deteriorates, with the formation of many gases or heartburn.
5. Turmeric is also a preventative against increased gas production. It improves digestion, normalizes useful flora in the large intestine and is necessary for those who consume a lot of protein foods. Curcuma can be used as a spice when cooking almost any dish. Adults can brew it with painful gassing.
6. A decoction of melissa leaves will cope with the pain arising from the gases in the stomach. Brew in a glass of boiling water 4 liters.dry leaves, steamed in a water bath for 20 minutes and drink on a spoon three times a day.
7. During the day it is recommended to drink tea with mint or fennel.
8. Ginger is an excellent remedy for gases. Powder of ginger on the tip of a teaspoon fill with a glass of boiled water and drink after eating.
9. To improve the performance of the stomach, drink onion juice. To do this, grate the onion on the grater, squeeze out the juice from the gruel.100 g of juice should be mixed with the same amount of beet juice, squeeze a couple of spoons of lemon juice and drink on a tablespoon, diluted in half a cup of water 3 times daily before meals.

6 Preventive measures

To further exclude this unpleasant phenomenon - increased gas formation - you need to follow simple preventive measures. More walk in the fresh air, as this has a beneficial effect on the digestive process. Try to eliminate stress, organize a correct and balanced diet. Quit smoking, do not drink carbonated drinks, give up chewing gum. In time, treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, exercise.