Whenever we eat food, it is normal to then expel gas through flatulence or belching. However, flatulence can put you in some embarrassing situations at times if anybody notices the odor or sounds it may cause. While it is normal to pass gas 13 to 21 times each day, anything more than that is considered to be excessive farting.

3 Most Common Excessive Flatulence Causes

After understanding what is considered as excessive passing gas, now let's see what causes gas and the reasons for excessive flatulence...

1. Foods that cause gas

Here are a list of foods that may cause excessive gas.

• Milk and dairy products

Milk products have lactose, and when there is consumption of milk and milk products, there is a possibility that your body lacks the necessary enzymes to break down lactose. After the bacteria in the body starts feeding on the lactose, one of the results in an increased production of gas.

• Cruciferous vegetables

Vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower contain raffinose which is a complex sugar. Raffinose causes difficulty in the process of digestion which leads to indigestion and the production of foul-smelling gas.

• Beans

Beans have carbohydrates and oligosaccharides which affect digestion similar to the way raffinose does. These elements also cause indigestion leading to the formation of gas in the stomach.

2. Swallowing too much air

Swallowing too much air can also lead to excessive amounts of gas.

• Chewing gum

When you are chewing gum, you swallow more often than what you would normally swallow, and when you are swallowing excessively, you are also swallowing air at the same time which can cause a flatulence problem.

• Drinking or eating in a panicky way

The amount of air you swallow into your system increases when you are panicky, in a hurry, or tense, stressed, and hyper. In such situations, if you eat anything or drink water, you tend to do it quickly and in the process, more air than usual enters your stomach and generates gas.

• Smoking

When you inhale the smoke of the cigar, hookah, or cigarette, you are also in taking excessive air into your system which causes excessive gas.

3. Digestive disorders

Some of the digestive disorders responsible for increased flatulence include lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, and celiac disease. These diseases are known to cause excessive belching and or flatulence.

A Few Healthy Ideas and Good Tips to Get Rid of Excessive Gas

Now you know what might be causing increased flatulence, you must be looking for a solution, right? Keep reading and we'll introduce a few great tips to help you to solve this problem...

• Slight adjustments to your diet

You may be in love with some foods which are known to cause gas, but if you want to save your reputation in public by avoiding excessive flatulence, you must compromise with your diet and avoid foods that cause excessive gas. Limit drinking carbonated beverages as they add carbon dioxide which increases gas production. Make sure you drink a good amount of water to balance out your eating habits.

• Eat small amounts at frequent intervals

Plan your meals and eat in five to six phases throughout the day rather than eat large amounts three times a day. Eating in this way and chewing your food slowly will help your digestion process to go smoother resulting in less gas production.

• Lifestyle tailored for good

Exercising your body on a regular basis helps keep you fit and also burns unnecessary things in your body (such as excess gas). You may also need to stop smoking and avoid chewing gum if flatulence is a problem for you.

• Maintain a food diary

Keeping a food diary will help you keep tabs on the foods that many cause excessive gas so you can quickly identify and avoid them.

• Over-the-counter digestive aids to treat your gas problem

Antacids neutralize stomach acids which can then aid in controlling a gas problem. H2 blockers can lower the acid levels in your stomach as well. Some H2 blockers are famotidine and ranitidine. Alginic acids are also used to counter the problem of excessive gas.

When you need to consult with your doctor

If you have tried all the natural tips and over-the-counter medicinal aids to fight your gas problem and you are still passing excessive amounts of gas, then it is time to visit your doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will identify the source of your flatulence problem and suggest the proper medication to treat the underlying issue. If you have a swollen abdomen, it is a clear sign of something being very wrong in your belly. Severe abdominal pain is also a danger sign. Constipation, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and blood in your stools are additional signs of a serious problem.

The Takeaway

Now you know the reasons for passing excessive amounts of gas and the various causes of it. You also know about some of the danger signs signalling that it is time to meet with your doctor. But remember, you can easily reduce flatulence by making some simple dietary and lifestyle changes. For more information, watch the video by following this link: