What are the symptoms of stomach gas pain? The stomach is full of gas and stomach pain

Abdominal gas pain usually refers to bloating of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by abdominal pain, which may be related to factors such as indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal dysfunction, dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, chronic gastritis, etc. The symptoms are often manifested as abdominal distension, dull pain or cramping, increased exhaust, and some patients may also have belching or decreased appetite.

1. Maldigestion

Overeating or overeating can cause delayed gastric emptying, and incompletely digested food can ferment in the intestines to produce gas. Manifesting as postprandial bloating in the upper abdomen, the pain is often dull in nature. You can try eating small meals and avoiding gas producing foods such as beans and onions. Drinking hawthorn and tangerine peel tea appropriately can help with digestion.

2. Irritable bowel syndrome

When the intestinal sensitivity is too high, normal intestinal peristalsis may be perceived as pain, often associated with mental stress. The symptoms are intermittent, relieved after defecation, and may alternate with diarrhea and constipation. It is recommended to maintain a regular daily routine and undergo abdominal breathing training to regulate autonomic nervous system function.

3. Gastrointestinal dysfunction

Autonomic dysfunction can affect gastrointestinal motility rhythm, leading to gas retention. The pain site is not fixed and may be accompanied by excessive bowel sounds. Hot compress on the abdomen or clockwise massage around the navel can help promote gas expulsion. If necessary, medication that regulates gastrointestinal motility can be used according to medical advice.

4. Imbalance of gut microbiota

Long term use of antibiotics or imbalanced dietary structure can damage the gut microbiota and lead to overgrowth of gas producing bacteria. The pain is mostly in the lower abdomen and there is a strong odor of exhaust. Moderate supplementation of fermented foods containing bifidobacteria, such as sugar free yogurt, can improve symptoms.

5. Chronic gastritis

Gastric mucosal inflammation can affect food digestion efficiency and cause bloating and pain due to gastric retention. The pain is concentrated under the xiphoid process and may worsen on an empty stomach. Spicy and stimulating foods should be avoided. Follow the doctor's advice to take medication to protect the gastric mucosa, and test for Helicobacter pylori infection.

In daily life, it is important to chew slowly and reduce gas intake, and limit the intake of carbonated beverages. You can practice the actions of regulating the spleen and stomach in the Baduan Brocade, such as holding the triple energizer with both hands. If the pain persists for more than three days or warning symptoms such as fever and bloody stools appear, timely gastrointestinal endoscopy should be performed to rule out organic diseases. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this type of symptom mostly belongs to liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome, and can be replaced with tea drinks such as rose flowers and Buddha's hands to soothe the liver and regulate qi, but it needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation.