Intestinal flatulence is associated with eating too much gas-producing food, swallowing large amounts of air, certain medications, and weakened intestinal motility.
Flatulence refers to the accumulation of excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract that cannot be discharged, and its occurrence is mainly due to the following reasons:
1. Eating too much gas-producing food: such as eating too much gas-producing food such as beans and carbonated drinks.
2. Swallowing a large amount of air: such as eating or drinking water swallowed a large amount of air.
3. Certain drugs: such as the application of such as morphine sulfate and reduce intestinal peristalsis so that the gas in the intestinal accumulation.
4. Weakened peristalsis: In the elderly, the relaxation of the intestinal wall muscles and the dilatation of the intestinal tubes can lead to the prolonged retention of fecal sludge, and bacterial reproduction that produces a large amount of gas.
Intestinal flatulence may also be related to intestinal obstruction and intestinal postoperative, constipation and other factors, it is recommended to improve the relevant examination, a clear diagnosis under the guidance of the doctor treatment.