Experiencing Unpleasant Flatulence...what can be Causing the Posted: 03-27-06 04:09am
hey, i would relly appreciate it if you
had a read through http://ehealthforu
m.com/health/topic5306.html because
that is the symptoms i have, so far none
of us seem to know any thing about it, we
have no idea what causes it or how to
prevent it. our doctors just tell us its
flactulance or its all in our head and we
know its not. Please could you shed some
light on it for us so we know where we
need to go next. Id mostly like to know if
it is cureable or not, thanx!!
A more serious problem than unpleasant
odors from the anus is loss of control of
fecal continence. In this case, experts
such as abdominal surgeons and
neurologists would be required. But, as I
understand from your letter you don’t
have problem in controlling the defecation
but controlling the expulsion of gases
(flatulention). There isn’t another way
to control gases except to “contract”
your anal muscles as long as you can in
occasions where releasing gases would be
unpleasant or embarrassing (a lot of
people in closed room). There is nothing
ill in releasing gases in other
situations. Production and smell of anal
gases depends mainly from your eating
habits and the type of food you prefer.
You might then try changing your diet and
see what effect it has on flatulence.
Fiber supplements like psyllium husks or a
diet high in fiber (whole fruits,
vegetables, and grains) can also help
eliminate matter caught in the intestinal
tract. Finally, you can begin to wash
your anal opening after defecation instead
of using tissue paper.
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