Does gum give you gas ?
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Strangly enough, Chewing gum can give you gas.  The simple act of chewing involves you swallowing a good amount of air.  The more air you swallow, the more of a chance of a burp you will have.
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You actually get less gas on a high protein diet than on a high fiber diet. But the gas that you have smells worse. \n\nHigh protein diets are also usually high-fat diets, which can make bloating worse because fat slows the intestinal transit time and interferes with the normal clearance mechanism where the bowel cleanses itself of gas. That allows more time for gas to accumulate, so in that sense a high-fat diet might not make more gas, but it might make it more noticeable.
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not sure, i think its some kind of gas?
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yes it turns them yellow an ddoes many other things in ur gums wwhich are not visible and there are no signs of them...if u r worried about ur teeth just DONT smoke...ANYTHING!
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easy\n\nchemical process, when we process foods we divide the food with the stomach acids, this creates a chemical efect that relises butane and other gases in your intestine, when you fart, you can truly light up your fart and it will burst..\n\nlol but dont do it with out underwear or you will have bad experiences :(
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Yes it does. Greesy/fatty food, and anything you have trouble processing like milk and dairy cause gas (flatulence). It's caused by the billions of bacteria in your intestine that process the food and let out a gas as a byproduct. Once it accumulates the sound is made by the vibration of the anus, similar to a tuba player buzzing their lips in a mouthpiece. Nice image eh?
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ingestion gas on ur stomach maybe thats it
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Take digestive enzymes before every meal, Charcoal and Aloe Vera also help with gas.
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carbs and sugar create gas.  cut back on the breads, starches, pastas and a lot of sugar.   If that doesn't work, see a doc.
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You are not farting enough. The gas gets trapped inside your fecal matter when you don't fart, and it makes it more bouyant. This can be very unhealthy. You should pass gas more often.
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Actually it can be bad for him depending on how much he swallows-I had a friend who had to have the build up of gum removed from her stomach baecause it was causing a blockage-not a fun thing to have done!
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Chewing gum.  Studies have shown that cinnamon flavored gum helps fight bad breath the most because of something in the cinnamon.
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Gas, Bloating and/or flatulance:\n\nSwallowed Air\n\nSome people habitually swallow air, a practice referred to as aerophagia. They are usually unaware that they do this, and the cause is often anxiety-related.\n\nThe gas swallowed is composed mainly of oxygen and nitrogen. Most of the swallowed oxygen is absorbed by the mucous lining of the gut or is used up by colon bacteria. Very little appears in the flatus.\n\nIn contrast, nitrogen is poorly absorbed by the mucous lining and most of the swallowed nitrogen appears in the flatus.\n\nTreatment Strategies\n1.Self-awareness of aerophagia. Conscious breathing.\n2. Relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety.\n\n3. Avoid lying down after eating. Gas from the stomach passes into the intestines more readily in this position.\n\nPoorly Absorbed Carbohydrates\n\nHydrogen and carbon dioxide are produced by colon bacteria in the presence of poorly absorbed carbohydrates. If flatulence is accompanied by diarrhea and weight loss, it may indicate a malabsorption disorder such as lactose intolerance or pancreatic insufficiency, and should be evaluated by your primary health care provider.\n\nMore common is excess flatulence after eating large amounts of poorly absorbed carbohydrates such as beans or foods that you have a sensitivity to. Common carbohydrate sensitivities include milk, and wheat products.\n\nTreatment Strategies\n\n1. Chew food carefully. Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth. Any work your teeth don't do, your stomach will have to do later.\n\n2. Try an elimination and challenge diet, under the supervision of a health care practitioner. This is a diagnostic diet to help you find out which carbohydrates you may have a sensitivity to.\n\n3. Consult your primary care provider to rule out malabsorption disorder if you are also experiencing weight loss and diarrhea.\n\nGas and Flatulence After High-Fat Meals\n\nCarbon dioxide is produced in the small intestine when bicarbonate is released to neutralize stomach acid and fat during meals. Eating a high-fat meal can generate a large amount of carbon dioxide, some of which is released as gas.\n\nTreatment Strategies\n\n1. Eat 5 smaller meals instead of three large meals.\n\n2. Avoid high-fat meals. In general, fat intake should be about 30% of total dietary intake and should include plenty of monounsaturated and essential fats. Unhealthy saturated or hydrogenated fats should be limited.\n\n3. Consult your primary care provider to rule out the possibility of fat malabsorption. Signs of fat malabsorption include loose and light-colored stools.\n\nOdorous Flatulence and Gas\n\nGas that has a strong odor usually results from the metabolism of sulfur-containing proteins and amino acids in the intestines.\n\nTreatment Strategies\n\n1. Chew meat and other protein foods carefully. Avoid excessive protein in your diet.\n\n2. Taking activated charcoal tablets can help to remove the odor.\n\n3. Chronic malodorous gas may be a sign of difficulty digesting protein. Consult a naturopathic doctor or other qualified professional to evaluate your level of stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, and colonic bacteria.\n\nEating Foods that Produce Gas\n\nCertain foods are inherently gas-producing. Gas-producing foods include beans, cabbage, onions, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, fluffy wheat products such as bread, apples, peaches, pears, prunes, corn, oats, potatoes, milk, ice cream, and soft cheese.\n\nFoods that produce minimal gas include rice, bananas, citrus, grapes, hard cheese, meat, eggs, peanut butter, non-carbonated beverages, and yogurt made with live bacteria. Medical Disease\n\nWhen someone has persisting bloating and flatulence, lab tests and x-rays are first conducted to exclude the presence of medical disease. Colorectal cancer often presents with the symptoms of abdomen discomfort and bloating. Celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease may have similar symptoms. It is important to remember that gas and bloating are vague
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Though your stomach can't break down a piece of gum the same way it breaks down other food, your digestive system can move it along through normal intestinal activity (in other words, it comes out the other end.) Chewing gum has five basic ingredients - sweeteners, corn syrup, softeners, flavors and gum base (the part that puts the "chew" in chewing gum). The first four ingredients are soluble, meaning they dissolve in your mouth as you chew. Gum base doesn't. And although it isn't meant to be swallowed, if it is, it simply passes through your system, just like popcorn or any other form of roughage. It starts traveling down your esophagus, into your stomach, enters the small intestine, and makes its way to the large intestine. This normally takes only a few days.
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Oh god no! I even spit out my gum.....I wouldn't want any poop particles that are floating in the air in my gum....YUCK!
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Abdominal bloating can occur for lots of reasons. Many Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) sufferers find their stomachs are flat on awakening but distend progressively throughout the day. For others the bloating can occur within minutes and can be aggravated by eating. \n\nYour bloating could be related to your eating habits and diet. For example, chewing gum, eating or drinking rapidly, smoking, nervously gulping air can cause you to swallow large amounts of air, some of which reaches the large intestine and can cause bloating. Gas can be produced by such foods as beans, onions, broccoli and cabbage. Some fruits can also cause intestinal gas. When fruit is digested, gas may be produced in the large intestine through a process called fermentation that can make you feel bloated. \nEating more slowly, reducing the amount of gas-forming foods you eat, reducing your stress levels and getting plenty of exercise may help. \n\nIf you symptoms persist you should visit a gastroenterologist for a thorough check-up.
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I'm just going from memory, but I believe it's because the acids in your stomach are breaking down the food, causing gases and nastiness....which basically stinks....I'm sure someone will post a wiki....but that's the gist of it!