Suggest Treatment For Flatulence

Posted on Sun, 18 May 2014

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Sun, 18 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : I pass smelly gas often frequently and quietly without warning, sometimes under very embarrasssing circumstances like in a meeting or at lunch.

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
simethicone tablet might help

Detailed Answer:
Hi there....

Thanks for writing in...

A course of probiotics like lactobacilli might help in good digestion.
Drink warm water at regular intervals.
Avoid foods that cause excessive gas production like pulses, beans, peas, potato, broccoli etc.
A tablet of simethicone might help when you have symptoms of excessive gas.
Regular exercise also aids in good bowel movements..

Hope this helps....

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar