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Question: Our doctor prscribed Lacfid probiotic capsules for excessive flatulence which reduced my flatulence somewhat. But I feel comfortable with no food inside my stomach and as soon I consume food I start passing gas from my bottom and sometimes it happens while taking lunch in our college cafeteria. The condition worsens with all pulses and vegetarian dishes but I feel comfortable with boiled eggsa and meats. Which probiotics may be taken for curing my problem?
Brief Answer:
Need to address other aspects as well sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The situation you have presented with will remain the same with all probiotics sir. The main thing that you need to understand from our discussion is that excessive flatulence is condition that needs to be targetted through multiple approaches.
Of course probiotics will help greatly, but what is also important are the other aspects we need to concentrate on. They include:
-Have 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 large ones: This prevents leaving your stomach empty for long durations of time which in turn causes gas formation
-Avoid all those food items that can cause increased gas production (eg. Lentils, potatoes, carbonated drinks, oats, sugar-containing drinks, pasta, beans, candy, gum, milk and dairy products, onions, green peppers, onions, celery, apricots, bananas, pears, peaches, etc.)
-Drink plenty of water between all your meals as staying hydrated is crucial in preventing gas production
-Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
-Avoid smoking and alcohol
Once you make sure you approach all these aspects, I am sure along with the probiotic used, you will surely feel a great improvement. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
Need to address other aspects as well sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The situation you have presented with will remain the same with all probiotics sir. The main thing that you need to understand from our discussion is that excessive flatulence is condition that needs to be targetted through multiple approaches.
Of course probiotics will help greatly, but what is also important are the other aspects we need to concentrate on. They include:
-Have 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 large ones: This prevents leaving your stomach empty for long durations of time which in turn causes gas formation
-Avoid all those food items that can cause increased gas production (eg. Lentils, potatoes, carbonated drinks, oats, sugar-containing drinks, pasta, beans, candy, gum, milk and dairy products, onions, green peppers, onions, celery, apricots, bananas, pears, peaches, etc.)
-Drink plenty of water between all your meals as staying hydrated is crucial in preventing gas production
-Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
-Avoid smoking and alcohol
Once you make sure you approach all these aspects, I am sure along with the probiotic used, you will surely feel a great improvement. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am more than happy to help you.
Best wishes.
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