Are you one of those people who suffer from Flatulence, lethargy and fatigue after eating?

When we swallow food or when we talk, some air enters our stomach, the accumulation of this air in addition to the gases that are produced during the digestion of food is called bloating.

If you also feel gastritis and a feeling of fullness, pressure and discomfort in your stomach and digestive system, read more about us.

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Flatulence is a normal process as long as it does not last (more than a week); bloating and tiredness and discomfort can also be caused by disorders and diseases of the abdominal organs, so if your bloating lasts more than a week Or it is accompanied by weight loss, weakness and fatigue. See your doctor for more detailed examinations.

 

Causes of Flatulence

We said that one of the reasons that a person suffers from flatulence is swallowing air while talking or eating. The following groups are more prone to swallowing air:

In addition to the above, bad eating habits such as:

They can cause flatulence and feeling sick, full and tired.

 

Causes of flatulence after eating

Quitting the wrong eating habits mentioned above with small lifestyle changes can reduce this complication. So choose small meals and eat calmly and without stress. Also, limit the consumption of carbonated drinks and do not talk while eating. But here are some more serious reasons for flatulence:

Constipation:

When your bowel movements slow down, the frequency of bowel movements will decrease and it will become hard and painful. Important causes of constipation are:

Flatulence, nausea and vomiting can be caused by constipation. Improving eating habits, drinking enough water, exercising and consuming dietary fiber can help prevent constipation.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

Sometimes SIBO (overgrowth of small intestinal bacteria) leads to the production of large amounts of gas by intestinal bacteria and the person will experience the following problems:

The gut that suffers from SIBO cannot digest food completely and normally. Following a specialized diet for this condition (low FODMAP diet) can help reduce your symptoms.

This syndrome is usually accompanied by the following set of clinical manifestations, such as:

Stress management and anxiety treatment along with a low FODMAP diet can help reduce symptoms

When the stomach wall cannot contract naturally, the process of digesting food is disrupted and slowed down. This condition is called gastroparesis.

Gastroparesis can be accompanied by the following manifestations:

Due to insufficient nutrition, in addition to flatulence, a person may feel sick, weak, tired, and lose weight.

Stress and anxiety can affect the nervous system of the gastrointestinal tract. Stress is most associated with constipation, but it can also cause flatulence.

Use stress reduction techniques such as the following along with specialized psychological therapies:

Dumping syndromes

Sometimes food is emptied from the stomach very quickly before digestion. This can happen immediately after eating or about one to three hours after eating

Flatulence, nausea, vomiting and lightheadedness are the symptoms of this syndrome, along with other problems such as diarrhea and vomiting and sometimes cold sweats.

Ovarian tumors are often asymptomatic in their early stages. Women should be aware that flatulence, with feeling unwell, weak, and tiredness, can be a sign of an ovarian tumor if it lasts more than two weeks. Early satiety due to an enlarged ovarian tumor along with prolonged bloating is a warning that should be checked by your doctor.

Other symptoms of an ovarian tumor include:

Legumes: Carbohydrates in legumes are indigestible by humans and are one of the causes of bloating.

To treat this unpleasant complication, you can use the following tips:

 

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