The issue of abdominal gas and flatulence is a topic of humor from elementary school on. In people who are under age 50, gas is rarely a serious problem. However, if you’re over 50 and become constantly bloated and gassy for the first time in your life, you should see your doctor.
Part of the problem is that in our society the expulsion of gas, whether through belching or flatulence, is not acceptable. However, with the popularity of high-fiber diets and an increased intake of beans, raw fruits, and vegetables, many of us are considerably more gassy than we were just a few years ago.
If you just have gas, the change in your diet is probably responsible. If, however, you have abdominal cramps in addition to the gas, you may actually have lactose intolerance. In addition, some women find that they become gassy and bloated right before their periods. Chewing gum and smoking cigarettes can also be the cause, since you’re swallowing more air, which then travels to your intestine. You should also be aware that many sugar-free candies and gums use a sorbitol- or xylitol-based sugar substitute, which can cause severe bloating and gas pains, especially if you eat or chew more than three pieces a day.
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