Question 1

where and how does gas affect the body?

Accepted Answer

Gas production: I am assuming flatus and burping, the gas has to be produced by one of three things: 1. Activity by bacteria usually in colon multiple u tube videos showing this 2. Swallowing the air during the act of eating or chewing 3.  Inserting gas into body 
there is no adverse effects as long as it passes naturally most people pass flatus approximately 14 x a day.

Question 2

is gas water good for the body?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: What do you mean by gas water? Do you mean simethicone? If so the answer is that it is safe and somewhat helpful in easing gas pain and bloating in the body. Sorry if this is not what you meant.

Question 3

can built up gas in your body cause you to faint?

Accepted Answer

What's the cause?: Flatulence neither localizes your problem to the small or large bowel, nor indicate severity or cause. You have described a gut that may be dysfunctional--but is this due to infection, sibo, motility problems, inflammation, ibs, ischemic disease, maldigestion, sphincter problem, etc.? How long have your symptoms lasted, is there accompanying fever, bleeding, vomiting, tenderness? Help w/more info.

Question 4

does holding gas in you body cause diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no known specific causes of diverticulitis.  Diet does not seem to play a role.  A high fiber diet is recommended though not proven beneficial. The commonly heard advice to avoid small undigestible foods (such as nuts and seeds) because they may theoretically become lodged in a diverticulum is completely unproven and is probably little more than an old wives' tale.

Question 5

how does a gas bubble dissipate in body and how long?

Accepted Answer

Gas bubble: It is confined to the gastrointestinal tract. Contrary to several myths, it does not travel to your chest or brain!!

Question 6

why can't i pass gas or go to the bathroom? i drunk a lot of water today and nothing, what's going on with my body.

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you were doing.: Your physical activity as well as the environment largely dictates how much fluid you need. Here in Arizona where the temperature in the summertime is often over 110°F you need substantially more fluid than you would in a place like Seattle. So if you are working outside or doing manual labor outside you're going to lose substantially more fluids. In order to urinate in a larger quantity you're going to need to drink more fluid. It just depends on the environment and your activity

Question 7

how does tear gas affect the human body?

Accepted Answer

Tear gas: ω-chloroacetophenone (CN) &amp; o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile(CS) are the 2  most common tear gas components. Tear gas is a lacrimator,it  irritate  mucous membranes of the eyes, causing pain &amp; tears &amp;  irritate the  respiratory tract, leading to coughing &amp; choking. The effects are time-limited which makes it ideal for riot control.

Question 8

can you trap gas in your body by swallowing air?

Accepted Answer

To some degree: Swallowing air is a common cause of belching.  Ultimately all swallowed air will either be absorbed or will work its way out one way or the other.

Question 9

what effect does tear gas have on the human body?

Accepted Answer

Tear gas: ω-chloroacetophenone (CN) &amp; o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile(CS) are the 2  most common tear gas components. Tear gas is a lacrimator, it  irritates  mucous membranes of the eyes, causing pain &amp; tears &amp;  irritates the  upper respiratory tract, leading to coughing &amp; choking. The effects are time-limited which makes it ideal for riot control.

Question 10

what is the best way to rid the body of gas after you consume any meal?

Accepted Answer

Simethicone: Simethicone or gas-x is an anti-foaming agent that can help reduce gas or bloating after a meal.  Mild exercise (like walking) can help move things too.  Best of luck!

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