Stomach disorders(digestive problems)

From embarrassing gas to uncomfortable heartburn, everyone has digestive problems from time to time. The good news is there are some simple solutions for many of your troubles. Learn about what causes your discomfort, how to prevent and manage digestive problems, what questions to ask your pharmacist, and when to see a doctor.

The Digestive System

How does the digestive system work?

It may seem like digestion only happens in your stomach, but it’s a long process that involves many organs. Together they form the digestive tract.

Digestion begins in your mouth, where saliva starts to break down food when you chew. When you swallow, your chewed food moves to your esophagus, a tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Muscles in the esophagus push the food down to a valve at the bottom of your esophagus, which opens to let food into the stomach.

Your stomach breaks food down using stomach acids. Then the food moves into the small intestine. There, digestive juices from several organs, like your pancreas and gallbladder, break down the food more, and nutrients are absorbed. What’s left goes through your large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water. The waste then moves out of your body through the rectum and anus.

Digestive problems can happen anywhere along the way.

Gas & Bloating

Bloating and passing gas can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Here’s what you need to know.

What is gas?

Gas is a normal part of healthy digestion. Air that is in your digestive tract is either released through your mouth as a burp or through your anus as gas. You typically pass gas 13 to 21 times a day.

What causes gas?

Gas is created when you swallow air, such as when you eat and drink. But it’s also a by-product of the breakdown of food. Some foods cause more gas than others. You may also be more sensitive to particular foods and may have more gas when you eat them.

Taking some medications  can also cause gas.

Which foods cause gas?

You’ve probably noticed you feel gassy after eating certain foods. Cut back on the common culprits:

• Apples
• Asparagus
• Beans
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Milk and dairy products
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Peaches
• Pears
• Prunes
• Wheat  .              
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