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Swallowed air, fermenting foods, lactose intolerance, constipation and IBS are common causes of gas.
Flatulence has many everyday causes. Most are harmless and linked to diet or habits.
Swallowed air
Foods that ferment in the gut
Digestive conditions
Other causes
The Ayurvedic view
Ayurveda links excess gas to Vata imbalance and weak digestive fire (mandagni), with terms such as adhmana (distension). This is a traditional, interpretive framework.
Why it matters
Spotting the trigger, for example a food or a habit, is often the quickest way to relief.
Pregnancy and ageing
Hormones in pregnancy slow the gut and raise gas. With age, digestion slows and lactose tolerance may fall, so gas can increase gradually.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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