Q Gas keeps building up in my belly and I pass gas frequently. Why is this happening?
A It occurs when the balance between the amount of gas produced in the intestines and the speed at which it leaves is disrupted. When bowel motility declines or certain foods are poorly broken down, gas increases, causing bloating and frequent flatulence.
Detailed Answer
Intestinal gas results from a combination of swallowed air and gases produced as food is broken down. Normally it is released naturally through burping and flatulence, but when bowel motility declines, or when certain sugars (legumes, lactose, high-fiber foods) descend into the colon undigested, bacteria break them down and gas increases greatly. Add to that swallowing air from eating quickly, and the bloating worsens.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
At our clinic, rather than the gas itself, we focus on "why the intestines fail to move in time to push the gas out." We concentrate on raising declined bowel motility and digestive rhythm to create a comfortable bowel environment that bloats and leaks less even with the same food.
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