I always feel that my stomach is swollen, not because I am too full, but because I have gas in my stomach, I want to deflate, I can't fart, I can't burp, I feel so uncomfortable. Why is there gas in the stomach?Is there a way to "degasp" quickly?Today, we invite Wang Qing, deputy director of the inpatient department of the Stomach Thai Digestive Disease Hospital affiliated to Xi'an Medical College, to answer your questions.
Where does the gas in the stomach come from?
In fact, there are about 200ml of gas in the human gastrointestinal tract, but we usually don't feel their existence. Their ** is broadly divided into 2 categories: air that is swallowed, and gas produced by the gastrointestinal tract.
Swallowed air: When we eat and socialize in our daily lives, such as talking while eating, drinking carbonated drinks, chewing gum, ......Swallow some gas unconsciously. If you pass from the esophagus into the gastrointestinal tract and accumulate excess gas, you will naturally feel bloated.
Gas produced by the gastrointestinal tract: When we eat "gas-producing foods", they are not easily digested in the small intestine, and after entering the colon, the sugars and proteins contained in them will be fermented by bacteria, producing a large amount of gas, resulting in flatulence. As long as you reduce the intake of these ingredients, you can reduce flatulence to a certain extent.
Common gas-producing foods: milk, coffee, alcoholic beverages, etcSoybeans, soy products and other foods rich in plant protein;Vegetables that are not easily digested, such as kale and leeks;Grapes, lychees and other fruits with high sugar content.
Frequent flatulence is a concern for digestive dysfunction.
In addition to the above two conditions that can cause flatulence, there are the following three conditions that need special attention:
1. Indigestion.
Excessive stress and emotional stress in life may lead to insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes and weakened digestive efficacyOvereating, overeating and aggravating the stomach load;Insufficient muscle peristaltic strength;Chyme is easily fermented to produce gas;Flatulence caused by the above conditions usually accumulates gas in the stomach and transverse colon, causing the upper abdomen to bulge.
2. Constipation. Most gas, which is caused by constipation, accumulates in the colon and causes swelling and tingling in the lower abdomen or left lower abdomen.
3. Intestinal obstruction.
If flatulence is accompanied by abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating, and stopping bowel movements, and similar symptoms occur for more than 3 days, it may be caused by intestinal obstruction, and you must go to the hospital for examination in time.
Get rid of gas quickly, try these 4 tricks!
If it is determined that the flatulence is caused by the slowing down of gastrointestinal peristalsis, in addition to eating less gas-producing food, drinking less carbonated drinks, and talking less during meals, etc., to reduce gas from the source, if you are already flatulent, you can try the following 4 methods:
1. If the upper abdomen is slightly bloated, try a hot compress. Warm compresses can increase gastrointestinal peristalsis to a certain extent and help the smooth discharge of gas.
2. If the lower abdomen is bloated, try to move lightly. Walking and stretching can help to enhance gastrointestinal movements, but if the gas is so severe that it is difficult to move, frequent rollovers and changes of position in bed can also help reduce gas.
3. Massage clockwise to help with exhaust. Clockwise massage can be performed in the direction of the colon, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
4. Use of drugs. In case of severe flatulence, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and assist in the discharge according to the doctor's guidance.