How can I stop farting all the time? I know Beano and avoiding certian foods. Any tips or more details?

Question

I fart alot, especially at bad times, like when others are around, and I wish it would just go away LOL!!

Thanks for the answers. I found this website here
http://www.heptune.com/farts.html BTW, don't try to light your own fart, it could get you burnt LOL!!

Answer 1

This is an area where it would be best to visit with a physician. Excessive flatulence can be very embarrassing but most often can be managed with the help of a doctor. If you find that the issue is not severe enough to speak to your doctor then maybe you can try some exercises called Kegels to help tighten the muscles in your rectum which may help keep you from passing the air around others. The exercise can be done anytime and no one will even know that you are doing them. To learn how to do them look here:
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw219322spec

Answer 2

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How can I stop farting all the time? I know Beano and avoiding certian foods. Any tips or more details?
I fart alot, especially at bad times, like when others are around, and I wish it would just go away LOL!!

Answer 3

You may have sensitivity to certain foods that would not cause gas in other people. Everyone knows about beans or broccoli, but for a person with food sensitivities, it could be something as benign as toast.

Go on a gentle fast. Start with the B.R.A.T. diet like they do for little kids recovering from the flu. That's Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and dry Toast. Try it, then add foods, just one at a time...when you see an increase in gas, write tht food down---then you can be prepared and decide if you want that food out in public or not. Also be sure that as a nervous habit, you are not swallowing air. And give up the bubbles like any and all soda pop.

Answer 4

Cheapest way is to discover which foods cause this problem and don't eat those foods except like on weekends. And use Beano before and generic Gas-X afterwards. It might also be helpful for you to visit an allergist and get tested to see what you are allergic to. Some food allergies cause gastrointestinal upset like gas, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting. Some people think allergies just affect skin and nose and lungs - but the GI system is susceptible too.

Answer 5

Passing gas is an indication either that the foods you eat are not being properly digested (and bacteria in your colon are feeding on the undigested food) or that you're swallowing air when you chew and swallow. If you are not swallowing air, try making a list of foods that don't make you have gas, and stick to that list as much as you can. Also, try digestive enzymes. There are a lot of them on the market. I'd say ones that lean toward enzymes that break down sugars and starches would be best.

Answer 6

How unfortunate! You must not have many friends who can stand to be around you. I think you should start looking into products like Gas-X or other over the counter medications. The easiest way to eliminate this activity is go speak to a pharmacist in confidence. They will not laugh or make fun of you--they are trained to help people like you! Good luck.

Answer 7

Actually, eating healthy will do that to you. Sucks, dont it? I feel for you. And beano don't work for me. lol If you figure something out, I'm all ears.

Answer 8

Make sure you eat when you're hungry, that way your system isn't processing air.

Answer 9

Do number two.

Answer 10

Farting is the best! Lets get married and we can fart together!