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Flatulence

Minor conditions Flatulence

Overview

Symptoms

Flatulence, known as passing wind, is normal and is usually nothing to worry about. Everyone passes wind, some people more than others, the average being 5 to 15 times a day.

Causes

Flatulence can be caused when you swallow air or eat foods that are difficult to digest. It also occur as a result of health conditions or medications.

Health conditions linked to flatulence are:

  • Constipation
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Coeliac disease
  • Lactose intolerance

Medications for which flatulence can be a side effect are:

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), like ibuprofen
  • Some laxatives
  • Antifungal medicines
  • Statins used to treat high cholesterol

Treatments

Flatulence can be treated at home with simple changes to diet and lifestyle such as:

  • Eating smaller meals, more often
  • Drinking or chewing food slowly
  • Exercising
  • Eating a healthy, balanced diet
  • Drinking peppermint tea
  • Avoiding chewing gum, smoking, or sucking pen tops or hard sweets to avoid swallowing air
  • Avoiding wearing loose-fitting dentures
  • Avoiding eating foods that are difficult to digest

Treatments are also available from the pharmacy that can help with flatulence. These include peppermint capsules (Colpermin), charcoal tables or preparations containing simethicone (Windeze).

 

Useful links

The information on this page has been adapted from original content displayed on theĀ  A to Z of health conditions and illnesses sections on the NHS and NI Direct websites. More informationĀ  can be found on these sites.

 

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