Reviewed by: Yang Tao (Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University)
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) report excessive exhaust (farting) but don't know what the cause is.
While they don't seem to produce more gas than the others, it causes them more trouble.
Studies have found that uncontrollable exhaust in patients with irritable bowel syndrome may be due to problems with the way the nerves and muscles in the intestine work.
The patient's intestines may also be particularly sensitive. Even normal amounts of gas can cause pain.
Coping with irritable bowel syndrome and exhaustion is hard. Symptoms vary greatly from patient to patient, and no single treatment is effective for all patients.
Patients can try many different approaches, but most patients must pay attention to their diet.
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1. Avoid foods that are prone to gas production
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome vary from person to person, so developing a habit of recording a daily diet may be helpful in identifying precipitating factors.
Once problem foods are known, patients can avoid them.
Most patients have problems on the food list including:
soybeans and other legumes, such as peas, peanuts and lentils;
Cabbage;
Raw cauliflower and cauliflower;
Onions;
Brussels sprouts;
raisin.
2. Consume more fiber
"Eating more fiber" is a common recommendation for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, especially those with constipation. Sometimes, however, fibers can also worsen the symptoms of exhaustion.
The type and quantity of fiber is key. The way patients increase fiber in their diet is also important.
The soluble fibers contained in whole grain tend to produce more gas. There are two fibers that seem to reduce gas: methylcellulose and polycarbofefe, which are available from some fiber supplements.
Patients should gradually increase fiber. Fiber may initially produce more gas, but as the body adapts to it, it slowly improves.
3. Control the intake of carbohydrates
Certain carbohydrates called FODMAP (Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides and Polyols, fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, polyols) are not suitable for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
These carbohydrates cannot be absorbed by the small intestine. When they reach the large intestine, they break down quickly and produce gas. This happens to all people, but can cause problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Certain foods are rich in FODMAP. Scientists in Australia have created dietary methods to avoid FODMAP and have shown good results, especially in reducing the amount of gas produced.
However, foods that should be avoided have certain benefits for the body. Therefore, patients should start trying after they have consulted their doctor for no more than 2 months.
This approach advises patients to stop eating the following foods:
Apple and apple juice, pear and pear juice, watermelon, mango, cherry, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine and blackberry;
Asparagus, artichokes, soybeans, lentils, honey beans, Dutch beans and other legumes;
onions, garlic, leeks, cauliflower, mushrooms, celery and corn;
Soft cheeses such as milk, yogurt, ricotta, cottage cheese and cream cheese, custard and ice cream;
Honey, high fructose corn syrup, and certain sugar-free gums and sweets;
Wheat and rye;
Cashews and pistachios.
4. Use probiotics and antibiotics
One pathogenic theory about irritable bowel syndrome is that the normal combination of beneficial bacteria in the intestine is disrupted.
Some bacteria produce more gas than others when they help break down food. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may have too much of this bacterium.
Probiotic supplements can help add bacteria to the digestive system to restore balance to the bacteria.
Studies on the use of probiotics in patients with irritable bowel syndrome have shown some effectiveness with this approach.
Some people with irritable bowel syndrome report a decrease in exhaust after taking antibiotics. This may be because antibiotics kill gas-producing bacteria in the intestine.
5. Relieved by some drugs
Some over-the-counter dietary supplements can help the body produce less gas. Lactase helps digest milk and dairy products.
It can be considered a supplement and added to some dairy products suitable for lactose intolerant patients.
Galactosidase refers to enzymes contained in over-the-counter medicines that relieve exhaust and help the body break down the sugars contained in legumes and other vegetables.
6, you can also try these ways
One of the main reasons for exhaust is swallowing. Swallowing may occur when chewing gum, eating too fast, and drinking water with a straw.
Gases that cannot be discharged through hiccups can enter the intestines.
Methods of controlling irritable bowel syndrome may also help reduce gas.
Eating smaller and on time at each meal can reduce bloating; regular exercise may also help; getting enough sleep and being mentally conscious; and while stress and anxiety don't cause irritable bowel syndrome, relieving stress and anxiety can reduce symptoms.
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