The main complaint faced by many is that gas does not decrease despite taking many medicines. Although temporary relief may be obtained, there may be some underlying problems behind the recurrence of gas. They are as follows:
Dietary errors: The main reason is not changing the diet along with taking medicine. Eating food without chewing it quickly leads to excessive air intake (Aerophagia). In addition, continuous consumption of alcohol, excessive spicy, sour and flour dishes prevents gas from decreasing.
Insomnia and mental stress: There is a great connection between the stomach and the brain. Excessive stress slows down the digestive process. Not getting proper sleep increases the production of stomach acid and reduces the effectiveness of medicines.
Small intestinal bacterial imbalance (SIBO): This is a condition in which the good bacteria that help in digestion decrease and the bad bacteria increase in the intestines. This causes food to ferment quickly (Fermentation) and produces excessive gas. This problem will not be solved with just gas pills.
Other internal diseases: Infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), gallstones, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause gas problems. In such cases, common gas medications may not be effective.
Lack of physical activity: Sitting or lying down immediately after eating affects digestion. Lack of regular exercise reduces intestinal motility and causes air to accumulate inside.
