Question 1

what causes flatulence odor?

Accepted Answer

Germs create gasses: The odor of flattus is derived from the gas produced by the  germs that live in your digestive tract. Methane is one common product. The character of the odor is influenced by your diet and the variety of gasses produced by separate bacteria.The germs live off what is not absorbed during digestion.

Question 2

does coleslaw cause flatulence?

Accepted Answer

It can - because it: Contains cabbage. Cabbage can cause gas because of the fiber content ; because it contains raffinose (a complex sugar) which is broken down in the large intestine. This break down process leads to gas production.

Question 3

what are the causes of flatulence?

Accepted Answer

Two main sources: Your flattus is composed of the air you swallow & gasses created by grems in your digestive tract.Bacteria & other germs live off the material your body does'nt absorb during digestion &  produce a gas in this process. Lactose ingested by intolerant people will make them gassy because the germs love the left overs. A sugar in vegies(fucose) makes most of us gassy since we can't absorb it.

Question 4

what causes flatulence? and how can it be stopped

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1st, why RU gassy?: Feeling full of "gas" may reflect malabsorption of food (like gluten, lactose), intake of poorly digested food, or choosing foods known to promote gas (beans, fizzy drinks).  Sometimes its more complicated--a stomach emptying too slowly, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, delayed intestinal function, partial obstruction from any cause, infection, rectum problems, and pelvic pathology outside the gut.

Question 5

what are some potential causes of "wet flatulence"?

Accepted Answer

Anal incontinence. : When having loose stools and when having anal sphincter incontinence.

Question 6

what could be the cause of "fruity" smelling flatulence?

Accepted Answer

Flatulance: Milk & dairy products, starchy foods like potatoes & pasta, wheat & oat bran, artificial sweeteners in hard candy, bananas, peaches, apricot, raw apples, pears, raisins, mellons, prune juice, fructose in cola drink, beans & lentils, onion, green pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, brussel sprouts, peas, corn, celery, artichoke, carrots, asparagus.

Question 7

can flatulence cause demented people to be shunned in memory facilities?

Accepted Answer

Passing Gas: My guess is that most professionals working in a facility understand that a patient with dementia also may have difficulty with their bodily funcitons.  However, other patients in the facility may not be as understanding.

Question 8

i have a sudden increase of putrid flatulence. could this be caused by my change in diet?

Accepted Answer

Stool and diet: The particular aroma of your stool certainly is influenced by your recent diet. If you notice a particular food makes your stool singularly offensive, you may need to avoid that food. Good luck.

Question 9

my son's flatulence is foul smelling and almost on a regular basis. what is the cause and how can it be solved?

Accepted Answer

May be constipated: Constipation is a common cause of flatulance which is common in children. Another common cause is lactose intolerance. Talk to his pcp.

Question 10

does methadone cause flatulence?

Accepted Answer

Opioids in general: Methadone is an opioid. Opioids are very prone to cause constipation and other bowel related problems linked to evacuation. You may want to try and laxative/stool softener like senna and docusate.

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