Suggest Treatment For Flatulence

Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014

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

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