smithn
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May 20, 2005, 4:47 PM
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It's not the stomach itself that is the cause of the noise but the
contraction of your intestines as air moves through them. If you are
swallowing a lot of air this can happen or when you have a lot of gas.
Some foods cause more gas than others. Any food that is high in
soluble fiber, for instance, is only broken down by bacteria in the
large intestine, so that can mean more gas. You say that you eat tons
of vegetables...vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage,
brussels sprouts, onions, artichokes, and asparagus all cause excess
gas. Beans, Fruits like apples, pears, and peaches - whole grains,
like whole wheat and bran - sodas and fruit drinks, all cause
excessive gas also. Foods with sorbitol, often used as a sweetener in
sugar-free gums and candies can also aggrivate this condition. Fruits,
vegetables, and grains are important for digestion though, so don't
eliminate these healthy foods from your diet. You may just need to eat
a little less of them to ease your symptoms. Avoid anything that might
increase your chances of swallowing air, such as smoking, drinking
through straws, and eating too quickly. Consider keeping a food diary.
If you can't figure out what may be causing your increased gas, try
keeping a journal of what you eat. You may find one or two foods that
seem to increase your symptoms.
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