Gas problem like passing the gas from anus or in medical term, “Flatulence” is an absolutely normal phenomenon. The gas is passed by every individual in this world even animal. All men and women, and there is no difference in the frequency in these two genders. On average a healthy young man passes the gas up to 14 times in a day. Older people pass less than younger. 

 

The gas that is emitted through anus is due the action of harmless bacteria present in the colon or large intestine on the food that has remained undigested. This means that greater the un-digested food is eaten, the greater would be the gas produced. Let us discuss about the composition of this gas that is emitted through anus so that we could understand why it is too fouling smelly?

 

The main constituent of the flatulent gas are Carbon dioxide, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, methane and last but not least is Hydrogen sulphide gas. Remember that Hydrogen sulphide gas is produced mainly due to the action of these bacteria on undigested food. This is gas which is most pungent and this would result in the foul smelling of the environment.

 

Now in order to avoid the problem of excessive and foul smelling flatulence one should has to correct his dietary habits. He has to take the food which more digestible rather than eating indigestible items.

 

Remember there are certain food items that produce more gas since they are less digestible. Following is there a list of items in food which are linked with high production or less production of gas.

 

            More flatulent                                                                          Less Flatulent

 

            Fruits (Worst Offenders)                                                                      Wheat

            Vegetables (Worst Offenders)                                                             Rye

            Oatmeal (Worst Offenders)                                                                 Bran

            Legumes (beans, Peans), (Worst Offenders)                                      Other Grains

            Sugar                                                                                                   Fats

            Fructose                                                                                               Proteins

            Onion

            Pears

           

 

Smelly flatulent

 

Beans

Cabbage

Redish

Onion

Potatos

Apples

Bananas

Carbonated Beverages

Soft Drinks

Milk and milk products

Cheese

Ice Cream

Bread

 

Different people have different and variable intensity of producing gas and it depends upon how much bacteria they lodge in their intestine. However; by adjusting the food and diet plan, one can minimize the embarrassment due to flatulence and gas production.