Breathing too much can produce burping. Slow eating and drinking minimizes air intake. Avoid gum, hard candies, and carbonated drinks that promote air gulping.
Food additives can induce gas. These include sugar alcohols like sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol in sugar-free candy and gum.
Over-the-counter gas treatments exist. Alpha-galactosidase Beano digests gas-causing bean and vegetable sugar.
People get gas for several reasons. Record gas-related symptoms and food and drink. Avoid or eliminate gas-causing meals in your diary to feel better.
High carbohydrate intake can cause flatulence. The stomach and small intestines partially digest some carbohydrates.
Carbs cause flatulence, but decreasing fat may assist. Reduced fat speeds stomach emptying, allowing gas to pass faster into the small intestine without bloating.
Swallowing air may also result from loose dentures. Make sure your dentures fit properly with your dentist.
If your symptoms alter, disrupt your daily life, or include diarrhea, constipation, or weight loss, make an appointment.