Hi Dr,

I am a female aged 28yrs.

14 years ago, i started having un controllable flatulence( I cannot hold the gas to stop it from coming out) therefore I suffer alot of embarrasment . i 2004 I had a barium meal which revealed duodenal ulcers. I do not experience any pain as it is the case with most ulcer sufferers unless I take too much strong coffee, even so, the pain is very mild and usually clears on its own after a short while. I have visited many doctors in my country but my flatulence problem has never cleared. I had a H pylory test which was negative. I have tried antacid solutions(the liquid syrups ) with no success, charcoal tablets, I even imported the charcoal pads but dont offer as much help and are bulky! Over the years and through thorough research on the internet I have learnt which foods produce more gas than which and also I have realised that the moment I go for a long call( pass stool- my stool is normal) I get atemporal gas relief. Doctor my main problem is the involuntary farting, It has drained me to the core and I have almost given up though I feel there is a solution for it. I hate being in social gathering and as a working lady, you can imagine the hell I go through each day. Kindly help