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Excessive Flatulence After Starting Weight Loss Program. Cause?
Well, two week ago, I decided that I wanted to lose my fat and be slim, so I went for jogs in the mornings an ate healthier. I don t know why but I have been farted a lot now ever since I started. And I haven t lost any wieght to be honest, I know it takes time but I thaught I would be able to see a little muscle shine through atleast. And by the way, I m a women.
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
Hi,
As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from excess intestinal gas formation that is leading to excess flatulence. It can occur due to number of causes like:
- Intake of certain foods
- Change in diet suddenly
- Eating too fast that can entrap excess of air
- Lactose intolerance, excess intake of dairy
- Constipation
- Frequent chewing of chewing gums and sucking candies
- Excess intake of dairy etc.
-As you are doing regular workouts it is a good practice..
- You should also take walk after meals
- You should take small portions of food every 2 hours
- Avoid heavy and large fatty meals
- You should also limit intake of frizzy drinks, smoking and excess chewing gums
- You can take Simethicone as it help in reducing intestinal gas
- Activated charcoal pills can be helpful
- Drink sufficient water
- Chew your food slowly and properly
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from excess intestinal gas formation that is leading to excess flatulence. It can occur due to number of causes like:
- Intake of certain foods
- Change in diet suddenly
- Eating too fast that can entrap excess of air
- Lactose intolerance, excess intake of dairy
- Constipation
- Frequent chewing of chewing gums and sucking candies
- Excess intake of dairy etc.
-As you are doing regular workouts it is a good practice..
- You should also take walk after meals
- You should take small portions of food every 2 hours
- Avoid heavy and large fatty meals
- You should also limit intake of frizzy drinks, smoking and excess chewing gums
- You can take Simethicone as it help in reducing intestinal gas
- Activated charcoal pills can be helpful
- Drink sufficient water
- Chew your food slowly and properly
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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