Although it is normal for air to be produced as part of the digestive process, when it stays inside the body without being released, it causes stomach pain, heartburn, and discomfort. The main causes are:
Gas ingestion while eating: When you eat quickly or talk while eating, you unintentionally swallow more air (aerophagia). This causes bloating and constant belching.
Foods that are difficult to digest: Foods such as legumes, tubers (for example, potatoes, yams), cabbage, and onions produce more gas when broken down by bacteria in the large intestine. This problem is also common in people who have difficulty digesting dairy products (lactose intolerance).
Artificial drinks and sweeteners: When you drink soda and other carbonated drinks, gas goes directly to the stomach. In addition, artificially sweetened drinks and junk food disrupt the digestive system and increase gas.
Constipation: When bowel movements are not done properly, waste remains in the intestines for a longer time. This increases the activity of bacteria and causes severe gas.
Health problems and lifestyle: Diseases such as indigestion, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can lead to gas problems. Lack of exercise, smoking, and slowing down the digestive process are also causes of increased gas.
