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Fart is a normal physiological response of the human body to eliminate internal digestive waste. Everyone farts from time to time, and sometimes it feels embarrassing, but in fact, farting can be a sign from the body that it indicates an underlying health problem. As a TCM practitioner, I will introduce to you the causes of excessive farting and how to prevent it based on the theory and rich experience of TCM, combined with ancient and modern prescriptions.
1.There is a lot of farting caused by dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach are one of the most common causes of excessive farting. People with a damp and hot constitution are easily affected by the humid environment outside, and the food is also prone to greasy characteristics. Long-term consumption of too much spicy and greasy food, or irregular diet, can easily lead to dampness and heat stagnation in the spleen and stomach, affecting the function of the spleen and stomach, thus causing the phenomenon of excessive fart.
Traditional Chinese medicine has ancient prescriptions for reference, such as Qing Spleen San, Er Chen San, etc., all of which help to regulate the function of the spleen and stomach, clear away heat and dampness. However, everyone's constitution is different, so it is best to consult a professional TCM practitioner when choosing a Chinese medicine prescription. In addition, dietary conditioning is also very important, it is recommended to eat less spicy and greasy foods, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain a balanced diet.
2.There is a lot of farting caused by intestinal dysbiosis.
There are a large number of microflora in the human gut, which play a vital role in the health of the body. When the intestinal flora is out of balance, it can lead to excessive farting. There are many causes of dysbiosis, such as long-term use of antibiotics, improper diet, excessive stress, etc. These factors can disrupt the balance of intestinal flora and affect digestion and absorption.
For intestinal dysbiosis, there are many famous prescriptions to choose from in TCM. For example, the ancients discovered that drinking noodle soup can improve problems such as bloating and farting, and the ancient medical books mentioned the method of using the gourd to regulate the spleen and stomach. In addition, drinking yogurt and intaking probiotics can also improve intestinal dysbiosis, so it is worth trying.
3.Gastrointestinal disorders cause a lot of farting.
The pyloric sphincter is an important gateway to control the entry of gastric matter into the duodenum, and when this sphincter is not relaxed, it is easy to lead to gastric reflux, causing gastric gas and farting more. This condition is clinically known as gastric wind.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that stomach wind is caused by the burning of the liver and gallbladder, stagnation of liver qi, or reversal of stomach qi. There are many famous prescriptions in traditional Chinese medicine for reference, such as Bupleurum Shugan Tang, Xiaoyaosan, etc., which have the effect of clearing the liver and relieving gallbladder. Usually maintain emotional stability, arrange work and rest time reasonably, and avoid liver fire.
4.Fat malabsorption causes excessive fart.
Some people have digestive problems that lead to fat malabsorption, which in turn leads to excessive farting. Some gastrointestinal disorders, such as biliary obstruction, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, etc., may cause fat malabsorption. Fat malabsorption can cause thick, foamy, and foul-smelling stools, as well as increase the frequency of farting.
For farting caused by fat malabsorption, in addition to the symptomatic disease itself, Chinese medicine also has some conditioning methods to try. For example, you can choose prescriptions such as Fabanxia Magnolia Soup and Shiquan Tonic Soup to improve fat absorption.
In summary, farting may be related to a variety of reasons such as spleen and stomach dampness and heat, intestinal flora imbalance, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and fat malabsorption. For the problem of farting, we can choose a Chinese medicine prescription that suits us, and at the same time make reasonable adjustments in diet and lifestyle, avoid spicy and greasy food, maintain emotional stability, and eat a balanced diet, which will help improve the symptoms of farting too much. If farting is often accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to consult a TCM practitioner for further examination and **.
Health References:
1.Shanwen Zhang, Xinjian Wang. Anorectology of Traditional Chinese Medicine[M].Beijing: Health Press, 2015