Flatulence can occur at any age. Whether in infants or elderly people – no one is immune to flatulence. However, not all flatulence is the same: it is often passed as wind and causes more or less odor, while in other cases it remains in the intestine and leaves a bloated stomach – a rather unpleasant ailment.
How does flatulence occur?
With flatulence, too much air is created in the intestine. A large part of this air is transported through the intestinal walls into the blood. However, most of the air remains in the intestine and can lead to more or less discomfort. Bloated stomachs, abdominal pain, or passing wind are among the most common symptoms.
Pain due to flatulence is particularly unpleasant for children. Infants suffering from " 3-month colic" have varying degrees of pain. The intestine must first cope with natural food and the associated activity. Therefore, flatulence and pain often occur, which the babies have to struggle with. Warmth, the "tiger in the tree" hold, wind ointments, massages, and caraway tea can help combat this ailment.In children and adults, however, the "consumption of certain foods" can also upset the stomach. Foods that are difficult to digest sometimes promote the formation of gases in the intestine. The digestive system tries to utilize this food, responsible intestinal bacteria produce hydrogen, which in turn is converted into methane by other bacteria – flatulence is inevitable.Flatulence and irritable bowel syndrome
If people react sensitively to flatulent foods, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can occur in addition to flatulence. Irritable bowel syndrome develops – if no improvement is in sight, a doctor should be consulted.What can be done against flatulence?A number of herbs such as "anise,", "valerian,", "wild garlic,", "ginger or" help actively against flatulence, but tea blends with fennel and caraway are also soothing and alleviate the symptoms. Small children and adults also often suffer from ". Here, infusions of " can provide relief. Add a teaspoon of fennel or caraway to a cup of hot water, let it steep well, and then drink it. Caraway tea also helps with "stomach ache"
To prevent severe flatulence in the first place, some foods should only be consumed in small quantities or avoided entirely.
"Whole grain products", "beans and black salsify" are sometimes significantly responsible for strong gas formation in the intestine. However, those who do not want to do without such foods can make the dishes easier to digest with onions and garlic. Caraway, lovage seeds, or anise sometimes prevent too much air from forming in the intestine.
What is constipation?
On the other hand, one suffers from constipation if bowel movements occur too infrequently or are too hard. When a stool that is too hard or infrequent is abnormal depends on the person. It becomes worrying when the person only goes to the toilet for a bowel movement once a week and complains of flatulence, pain, and a feeling of fullness.
- What can cause constipation?
- Caraway
- Fennel
- As a rule, a low-fiber diet with too little exercise and insufficient fluid intake is to blame for constipation. But "psychological problems,", "pregnancy,", "unusual food on vacation,", "germs in drinking water,", "special medications or", "chewing behavior when eating" can also be responsible.
- Often, sluggish bowels are associated with constipation. Due to a lack of intestinal movement, the stool is not properly transported, leading to constipation. In many cases, affected individuals resort to laxatives. A one-time use is fine, but increased use can lead to the opposite results.
- What can be done for constipation?
- Peppermint
Some herbs such as rhubarb root, aloe juice, but also figs, fennel, caraway, garlic, or verbena have positive effects on constipation. Many sufferers, however, swear by the consumption of "dried fruit,", "grated apple,", "melon or" the enjoyment of coffee.BloatingThe fact is, however, that anyone who restructures their diet in the long term and regularly eats fruit and vegetables can counteract constipation. Plenty of exercise, drinking plenty of fluids, and relaxation also do their part.Fennel, or Caraway on help against flatulence and stomach acheFlatulence and constipation can cause stomach aches and severe pain. You can find out why this is the case and what you can do about it here..
Flatulence can occur at any age. Whether in infants or elderly people – no one is immune to flatulence. However, not all flatulence is the same: it is often passed as wind and causes more or less odor, while in other cases it remains in the intestine and leaves a bloated stomach – a rather unpleasant ailment. How does flatulence occur? With
- Vollkornprodukte
- Cabbage
- Bohnen und Schwarzwurzel
sind mitunter maßgeblich für eine starke Gasbildung im Darm. Wer jedoch auf solche Nahrungsmittel nicht verzichten mag, kann mit Zwiebeln und Knoblauch die Speisen leicht verdaulich machen. Kümmel, Liebstöckelsamen oder Anis verhindern mitunter, dass sich zuviel Luft im Darm bildet.
Was ist Verstopfung?
Unter Verstopfungen leidet man hingegen, wenn der Stuhlgang zu selten auftritt oder zu fest ist. Wann ein zu fester oder seltener Stuhlgang unnormal ist, hängt von der Person ab. Bedenklich wird es, wenn die Person nur noch ein Mal die Woche die Toilette zwecks Stuhlgang aufsucht und über Blähungen, Schmerzen und Völlegefühle klagt.
Was kann Verstopfung verursachen?
In der Regel ist eine ballaststoffarme Ernährung mit zu wenig Bewegung und unzureichender Flüssigkeitsaufnahme Schuld für eine Verstopfung. Aber auch
- psychische Probleme,
- Schwangerschaft,
- ungewohntes Essen im Urlaub,
- Keime im Trinkwasser,
- spezielle Medikamente oder
- Kauverhalten bei der Nahrungsaufnahme
können verantwortlich sein.
Häufig hängt eine Darmträgheit mit der Verstopfung zusammen. Durch mangelnde Darmbewegung wird der Stuhl nicht ordnungsgemäß weitergetragen, es kommt zur Verstopfung. In vielen Fällen greifen betroffene Personen zu Abführmitteln. Eine einmalige Anwendung ist in Ordnung, kann aber bei vermehrter Nutzung zu gegenteiligen Resultaten führen.
Was kann man bei Verstopfung tun?
Einige Kräuter wie Rhabarberwurzel, Aloesaft, aber auch Feigen, Fenchel, Kümmel, Knoblauch oder Eisenkraut haben positive Wirkungen auf Verstopfungen. Viele Betroffene schwören hingegen auf den Verzehr von
- Trockenobst,
- geriebenen Apfel,
- Melone oder
- den Genuss von Kaffee.
Fakt ist jedoch, wer seine Ernährung längerfristig umstrukturiert und regelmäßig Obst und Gemüse zu sich nimmt, kann Verstopfungen entgegenwirken. Viel Bewegung, reichlich Trinken und Entspannung tun zudem ihr weiteres.
Read also: Home remedies – Chamomile for stomach aches
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