Gastric Problem: How to Cure Gastric Problem Permanently?

Food patterns of people are constantly changing in today’s fast-paced world. A lot of people load themselves with trans fats, sugars and oil, resulting in an upset stomach! Digestive disorders and other illnesses affect not only adults but also children & the elderly.

The gastrointestinal tract comprises the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and intestines. The oesophagus transports food to the stomach and intestines where they are broken down into smaller substances in order to absorb the appropriate nutrients.

Most people who present with a problem in their stomach can be relieved by over the counter medicines and lifestyle changes. Indigestion and heartburn are the most common problems.

What is Gastric Problem

Gas is a normal part of the digestion process. The body gets rid of excess gas either by burping or flatus (passing gas). Pain due to gas may occur when the gas is trapped or when it is not moving properly through the digestive system. Pain might also increase due to certain food choices. Often, gas and the resultant pain can be reduced or managed through basic lifestyle and dietary changes.

Gastric Problem Causes

Foods that cause gas

• • Beans and peas (legumes)

• • Fruits

• • Vegetables

• • Whole grains

Dietary factors

• • Carbonated beverages

• • Eating habits (pace, talking while eating etc)
  • Fiber supplements

• • Sugar substitutes

Medical conditions

• Chronic intestinal disease
• Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
• Food intolerances
• Constipation

How is a gas problem in the stomach formed?

Gas is produced when air is swallowed when a person eats or drinks. Most of which is released while burping.

When bacteria ferment carbohydrates, fibres, starches and sugars that weren’t digested in the small intestine, gas is produced, some of which is consumed by the bacteria. The rest is released through the anus.

Gastric Problem Symptoms

Some of the gas trouble symptoms are as follows:

• Burping or belching
• Passing gas
• Pain, cramps or a knotted feeling in the abdomen
• Bloating
• Increase in the size of the abdomen – distention

While passing gas might be inconvenient or embarrassing, it is a normal part of the digestion process. A person on average passes gas up to 20 times in a day. Burping is normal majorly during or right after a meal.

Gastric Problem Home Remedies

How to prevent gas in stomach

• Stay hydrated
• Avoid carbonated beverages
• Drink liquids at room temperature
• Avoid gas triggering foods
• Avoid artificial sweeteners
• Pace yourself while eating
• Avoid gum, smoking and tobacco
• If you wear dentures, check for gaps regularly
• Increase physical activity

Home remedies for gastric problems

Consume a glass of warm water mixed with one of the following

1. 1. Anise

1. 1. Caraway

1. 1. Coriander

1. 1. Fennel

1. 1. Turmeric

1. 1. Baking soda

1. 1. Apple cider vinegar

Treating Gas troubles at home

The effectiveness of home treatment for gas troubles varies from person to person. Some remedies work on some and do not work on others. Experiment with the available options and find the right choice for you! Most of the evidence available to substantiate these home remedies are anecdotal.

Home remedies for gastric problem

• Movement may help release the gas
  • Walk
  • Do yoga
• Massage the pain point
• Drink non-carbonated liquids

Gastric problems that require immediate treatment

Digestion is a process that involves a large number of organs. Gastrointestinal (GI) problems and diseases can involve one or many of them. Appendicitis, pancreatitis, ulcer, acidity etc. are some of the conditions that affect the GI tract. There are other conditions, diseases and disorders that affect the intestines as well, some of them may be life threatening if not treated immediately. Here are some intestinal emergencies to beware of.

Gastrointestinal bleeding
GI tract bleeding is not always accompanied by bright red blood in the stools. The symptoms will depend on the location of bleed. If it occurs in the upper intestines, the blood will be partially digested and the stool will appear like tar or coffee grounds. It will have a distinct metallic and rotten egg smell. If the bleed is near the end of the intestine, then it will be bright red and loose.

GI tract bleeding may be caused by peptic ulcers, gastritis, swelling of esophageal veins due to liver disease or cancer.

Peritonitis
Peritoneum is a continuous membrane that covers the abdominal cavity and the abdominal organs. Peritonitis is a bacterial or fungal infection that could be life threatening. Rupture of an appendix, stomach or intestinal wall can lead to peritonitis.

Symptoms begin as loss of appetite, nausea and dull stomach ache and progress to constant severe pain, fever, diminished urine and bowel frequency and output.

Acute mesenteric ischemia
Mesenteric arteries supply the gastrointestinal tract with blood from the heart. When they are blocked by a clot or due to any other reason, blood supply to the GI tract is blocked. Depending on the location and severity of the block, the portion affected will become increasingly damaged with the progress of time leading to tissue death in the intestine.

Bowel obstruction
When the intestines are blocked by foreign bodies, cancers, adhesions etc. food cannot pass through and is backed up. Sometimes the intestine may slow down drastically and the extreme slow motion of contents down them will lead to blocking. The symptoms include swollen abdomen, pain, cramping, severe constipation/ diarrhoea, vomiting. If the site of the blockage develops a perforation or experiences tissue death, then it has to be treated immediately to prevent sepsis.

World class gastrointestinal treatment
Rela Hospital is a quarternary care hospital with one of the best gastrointestinal services. Advanced procedures, cutting edge technology and highly experienced gastroenterology team provide the best gastroenterology care for all digestive tract diseases and emergencies.

If you have any digestive disorder, disease or discomfort, consult our gastroenterologists for expert care.

Gastric Problem Treatment

Gas trouble medicines

• Alpha-galactosidase
• Lactase supplements
• Simethicone
• Activated charcoal

When to see a gastroenterologist?

If gastric problem symptoms are cured or managed on their own or with the help of medications, then you need not visit a doctor.

However, you must visit your doctor if the gastric problem symptoms are severe and affect your daily routine, or if it presents with other symptoms such as:

• Bloody stools
• Diarrhoea
• Persistent constipation
• Weight loss
• Change in bowel habits
• Chest pain
• Vomiting
• Heartburn

Rela Hospital is a multispeciality hospital with one of the best gastrointestinal services. Advanced procedures, cutting edge technology and a highly experienced gastroenterology team provide the best gastroenterology care for all digestive tract diseases and emergencies.

If you have any digestive disorder, disease or discomfort, consult our gastroenterologists for expert care.

FAQs

How to control gastric problems?

1. Avoid junk foods
2. Increase physical activity
3. Eat at a regular pace
4. Healthy diet
5. Avoid tobacco and smoking

How to cure gastric problems permanently?

While passing gas might be inconvenient or embarrassing, it is a normal part of the digestion process. A person on average passes gas up to 20 times in a day. Burping is normal majorly during or right after a meal. While it can not be cured permanently, gas can be managed.

How to use hing for gas problems?

Add a half teaspoon of hing in warm water and consume it on an empty stomach to relieve yourself of gas and the resultant bloating.

Is the gas problem related to the liver?

Malabsorption and/or maldigestion of certain nutrients can cause gas, it is common in those who present with alcoholic liver disease and cholestatic liver diseases such as primary biliary cholangitis.

How to manage gas during pregnancy?

• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid carbonated drinks
• Maintain a food diary
• Consume more fibre rich foods
• Exercise regularly
• Wear comfortable clothes
• Reduce stress

How to avoid gas at night?

• Increase water intake
• Skip carbonated drinks during dinner
• Avoid dairy products
• Cut out gluten
• Limit intake of cruciferous vegetables
• Decrease consumption of beans and whole grains
• Pace your consumption
• Quit smoking
• Exercise in the evening to ease digestion