Question 1

could bananas be causing excess gas and rumbling noises in stomach ?

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Raw foods: Such as bananas are harder to digest than cooked food.  They also ferment as they digest so yes, it's possible.  Bananas are high in carbs but folks often forget that.  If you want to avoid carbs minimize eating them.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

do bananas cause you to pass gas?

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Yes: Gas production is common with cabbage, broccoli,  brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, peppers, apples, raisins, prunes, bananas, avocados and melons.

Question 3

62 f what would cause constant stomach gas?

Accepted Answer

Gaseous distention: And bloating is from swallowing air and also possible from change in bowel habits.  If it is persistent and you notice a change in your bowel habits as well you might want to see your doctor for a proper workup.  
   Any change in bowel habits which is persistent is worthy of a trip to your doctor so they know what is going on with you.  Patients over 50 need a colonoscopy every ten years.

Question 4

my stomach is painful and feels like i have too much gas, sometimes i can't even seat for over an hour. this does also cause me back pains at times.

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GI symptoms: can result from several things, some more serious than others.  Please begin w/a visit to your doctor.  Then consider taking a good probiotic.  If eating a lot of raw fruits and vegetables, consider cooking them first to help your digestive process.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

does atrovastatin cause gas in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Main side effect of any statin class of drugs is muscle pain and damage.  Any medicine can cause GI problems, so it is possible, but uncommon.  I am sure your doctor prescribed it for a good reason, so i would try to take it as directed.

Question 6

can eating bananas cause gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gas production is common with cabbage, broccoli,  brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, peppers, apples, raisins, prunes, bananas, avocados and melons.

Question 7

what causes too much gas in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation: Gas in  the abdomen can come from fermentation in the colon or in the stomach.  If there is belching the gas is in the stomach. Blocking stomach acid can led to overgrowth of bacteria in the stomach.  Eating small amounts of healthy unprocessed foods  with some  of the herbs that are helpful for gas like ginger, fennel, or peppermint can be helpful.

Question 8

what is the cause of gas in stomach that seems trapped?

Accepted Answer

Gas: Sometimes this is next to the stomach in the splenic flexure of the large intestine but within the stomach it can be a manifestation of irritable bowel, air swallowing excessively, anormal bacterai in the stomach gastritis or ulcer, inlammatory disease, gallbladder disease.

Question 9

what are the causes of gas to be trapped in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Usually it passes: On to the small bowel and colon or upwards to the esophagus and you burp.

Question 10

what is the kind of gas that causes a knot in your stomach?

Accepted Answer

All of them.: Gas in your intestines is due to air swallowing, fermentation by gut bacteria and by chemical reactions.  Any and all of them have been shown to cause discomfort in some people.  Certain foods (beans, brussels sprouts, onions, celery, carrots, raisins, bananas, wheat germ, and fermentable fiber) can increase gas production and knots.

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