im a quiet gassy person
i am full of air and sometimes at work i cant leave my patient and i try holding it in but they slip out
i have tried pills. none work
2006-09-08 17:51:57 · 12 answers · asked by Tysienna 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Beano? Do you eat alot of veggies? Drink/Eat alot of dairy? Lactose intoleran? Just some guesses.
2006-09-08 17:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by silvio_vol3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this problem, and I always thought it was a food allergy, because I have another family member with a food allergy (gluten). I thought I might be lactose intolerant, but, like you, pills have done nothing.
Basically, to solve it, I had to analyze every ingredient in everything I ate. My problem was caused by Maltitol Syrup. It is a Sugar Alcohol; simply put, it acts like a sugar and like an alcohol, but is technically neither. The FDA allows for its use as a sugar substitute in sugar-free and low-carb foods, even though studies suggest it can have a rather strong effect on the glycemic index (thusly defeating the low-carb use).
Long story short, there are several sugar-free or low-carb websites to be found where the pros and cons of substitutes are debated - this is how I found out about Maltitol, which was the numero uno ingredient in a food I liked that had just switched to a low-carb only formula, and the only food I was eating with this ingredient. Once I stopped eating it, the problem disappeared.
To find out what's triggering you, Analyze Any Processed Ingredient whose name isn't obvious in the foods you eat (like inulin, maltitol, or other Hard-to-Pronounce Chemicals). Something simple, like "high fructose corn syrup" is probably not the issue. If you've made any dietary changes, look to those first. Chances are, your problem has an "artificial" (chemical) source.
Also, be aware it could be a combination of things - if I had an extra can of pop or a dairy product in addition to the offending food (or even a lot of whole grain fiber), the symptoms were even worse. I almost swore off soda, until I discovered it wasn't the problem (but don't forget to analyze what you are drinking as well!)
Good luck - I hope this helps you! :)
2006-09-09 01:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by sgblinky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Digestive enzymes sometimes help. Gas can be a result from dysbiosis (bad bacteria or yeast in the gut) fermenting or putrifying food you can't digest.
Simethicone is worth a try too.
Probiotics are worth a shot.
Activated Charcoal tablets or caps absorb a lot of crap in the gut
Ginger may help
2006-09-09 02:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think alot of times it has to do with what foods you eat--maybe paying extra attention to that will help you decide which foods work for you and which dont--for instance, I know that eating fiber can make a person gassy....
2006-09-09 00:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by eventer4life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink Kefir, the probiotic milk. It replaces the good bacteria in your digestive tract and will help eliminate the gas.
2006-09-09 00:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words Beano or Lactaid
2006-09-09 00:55:58 · answer #6 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a joke about it and go on. As for your patients, isn't laughter the best medicine?
2006-09-09 01:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by MAD MEL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also suffering from the same problem if you get any satisfactory answer let me know. My email id is forensicraj@gmail.com
2006-09-09 00:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by fmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm....if ur really gassy it means ur stomach duznt get ur food digested well, u should have more fiber and try gettting some acupuncture, it helps sOOOOOOOOOOO mcuh!
2006-09-09 01:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by the person of toast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work the third shift right after you've taken a ****.
2006-09-09 00:57:27 · answer #10 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋