10 Common Causes of Flatulence
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #9: Swallowing Air
There are a number of things that can cause someone to swallow an excess amount of air. Things like smoking, chewing gum, drinking carbonated beverages, or not chewing your food properly can all introduce an excessive amount of air into your gastrointestinal tract.
This air needs to be passed one way or another, so it’s usually passed in the form of belching or passing gas.
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