Causes Of Gas in the Abdomen

Causes Of Gas in the Abdomen

Dairy products : Milk sugar, or lactose, is in fact baby food. In adults the intestines may not have sufficient enzymes to digest milk sugar. Therefore, people who have an enzyme problem do not digest and absorb lactose properly. Lactose is not the only sugar that causes gas, others like raffinose sorbitol and fructose also do the same.

Raffinose : Raffinose is found in beans, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage as well as other vegetables and whole grains. These foods cause excessive gas formation in certain persons. A to Z digestive tract disorders

Fructose: Fructose occurs naturally in wheat , onions and the fruit . many juices and soft drinks contain fructose corn syrup as a sweetener. 

Sorbitol : Sorbitol is used as an artificial sweetener and is commonly found in gum, candies and diabetic foods. Sorbitol also occurs naturally in many fruits, such as peaches, apples, prunes and pears.

Starches : Starches, such as potatoes, noodles and corn, also produce gas when they are broken down in the digestive tract. Rice is the only starch that does not produce gas. 

Soluble fibre : Soluble fibre, found in beans, oat bran, peas and most fruits, is particularly likely to cause gas when digested in the large intestine. Insoluble fibre, found in most vegetables, produce less gas. 

Smoking, gum and soda : While smoking, chewing gum and drinking carbonated beverages, a significant amount of air is swallowed. 

Amoebiasis and giardiasis : Persons suffering from infestations by amoeba and giardia suffer from foul smelling gases. A course of metronidazole aor tinidazole gives significant relief from gases to such persons. 


Aerophagia : People under stress often swallow large amounts of air. Some people swallow air frequently because they chew gum, smoke or drink very hot tea or coffee. Rapid eating or poorly fitting dentures also may cause too much air to be swallowed. 

Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) : There are many causes of acute or chronic gastritis, but the most common cause is infection by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. When this organism gets into the stomach, it can produce bloating. 

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