Gastric problems are the most common problem in the world. According to health experts, gastric problems start occurring after the age of 40. Burning, swelling or cutting of the stomach lining are all forms of gastric problems. The formation of gas is essential in the process of digestion, which is produced in many ways.
But when the gas is unable to get out of the body, and the acid comes in contact with the lining of the stomach, it causes a lot of trouble. Especially gastrointestinal diseases are born. For example, the problem of gas increases in seniac disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Kunal Das, HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka says that there are many reasons for gastric problems and they differ from person to person. For some people gas increases due to food habits, while for others this problem arises due to stress, anxiety or medicines. Some of the main causes of gastric problems can be:
Eating Habits: There are some such foods in our diet, due to which the production of gas in the body increases. Consuming carbonated beverages or sugar substitutes increases gas in the body’s intestines. During this time, people swallow more air while eating fast food without chewing, which reaches the stomach.
Medical Conditions: Some people find it difficult to pass out gas due to specific medical problems such as constipation, intestinal disease, and bacterial growth.
Kidney stone: People who have kidney stones have to face gastric problems. During this there is a lot of pain and vomiting.
Tension: According to Dr. Kunal, people who suffer from stress and anxiety are prone to gastric problems because stress reduces the body’s ability to digest food and slows down the process of digestion. Apart from this, gas can also be formed inside the body due to food poisoning.
If a person has gastric problems, the most common symptoms are difficulty in passing gas and bowel problems. Other common symptoms are:
At present, gastric problems have increased due to many reasons, but our food choices and lifestyle can play an important role in controlling this problem. Gastric problems can be reduced by incorporating these habits in your daily lifestyle as prescribed by Dr. Kunal. These include:
Gastric problem can happen to any person at any age. It may persist even after taking the above precautions. If a person already has gastric problems, the following suggestions can be quite helpful:
Drink cold milk, buttermilk, or mint juice. Apart from this, mix apple cider vinegar with water and include cloves in the daily diet. Also, a cup of fennel, hot chamomile water, or ginger tea can reduce abdominal bloating, which is the main cause of gas formation.