Vaginal gas, or vaginal flatus, can be caused by simple situations, such as sexual intercourse or physical exercise, or by more important conditions such as weakening of the pelvic floor and vaginal fistulas. Depending on the cause of this condition, vaginal gas can also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as discharge and foul-smelling pee, […]
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Beans and other legumes, such as chickpeas, soybeans and lentils, can cause gas as they contain high amounts of raffinose, stachyose and verbascose, oligosaccharides that are not digested by the body, and can also cause bloating, abdominal discomfort and cramps. The oligosaccharides present in beans are used as food by intestinal bacteria, promoting fermentation and […]
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Gas in babies is a very common problem and usually appears two weeks after birth, because the digestive system is still in the development process. However, it is possible to avoid or reduce the formation of gases, preventing the appearance of cramps, which normally accompany gases. To relieve the baby’s gas, it is recommended that […]
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Some teas, such as boldo, fennel, mint, green tea and macela, have stimulating, calming and digestive properties, making them a good homemade solution to improve digestion and combat excess gas. Poor digestion is a situation that can arise due to situations such as consuming very fatty foods or drinking a lot of liquids during a […]
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Gas in the stomach can be caused by swallowing too much air when eating or chewing gum, consuming too many carbonated drinks or foods that cause gas, or poor digestion, and can be alleviated with changes in habits. However, excess gas in the stomach can also occur due to gastrointestinal problems, such as gastritis, gastric […]
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Home remedies are an excellent natural option for reducing excess gas and reducing abdominal discomfort. Most of these remedies work by improving the functioning of the stomach and intestine, which means that feces are eliminated more quickly, preventing the formation and accumulation of gases. In addition to home remedies, it is also important to eat […]
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Some teas, such as boldo, fennel, mint, green tea and macela, have stimulating, calming and digestive properties, making them a good homemade solution to improve digestion and combat excess gas. Poor digestion is a situation that can arise due to situations such as consuming very fatty foods or drinking a lot of liquids during a […]
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Some teas, such as peppermint tea, bay leaf tea or lemon balm tea, contain substances with anti-inflammatory, digestive and antispasmodic properties, which help to eliminate excess intestinal gas and relieve the feeling of bloated belly and abdominal discomfort. Excess gas is most often normal and occurs due to the fermentation of food by intestinal bacteria […]
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Gas remedies, such as simethicone, activated charcoal or the enzyme alpha-D-galactosidase, are excellent options for relieving the pain and discomfort caused by excess gastrointestinal gas. These remedies generally act quickly, but there are also home remedy options that can be used in the form of tea to relieve gas, such as fennel tea or peppermint […]
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Arterial blood gas analysis is a blood test that evaluates blood pH, bicarbonate concentration, partial pressure of CO2 and other blood parameters. This exam is normally carried out on people hospitalized in Intensive Care Units (ICU) and its main objective is to check whether gas exchange is occurring correctly. Furthermore, it is an exam that […]
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