Involuntary Gas Release

[lorie21]

Hello Dr. Pierce.

I am im desperate need of help. I am experiencing involuntary gas release. I will feel little gas bubbles in my anus and they release themselves and I have no waring or control over them. I lost my job because of this. I can’t go to any restaurant or social gathering. I live secluded. This has officially ruined my life. I’m a single mother with two children. It has become very difficult to make a living to support my family. Life has become such a task. Depression is taking over and I really just don’t know what to do anymore. I know that it’s not what I eat because it happens even when I don’t eat.

Please note that I have been diagnosed with gastritis two years ago. I am currently taking carafate, omeprazole, and sucralfate but I still have the problem. Could something else be wrong with me aside from the gastritis? Could something be wrong with my pelvic walls? Have you ever experienced patients who have this problem? Is there anything that can be done for me?
Please help me. I feel so lost.

Thanks for your time,

Lorie

[connect5]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/why-do-i-smell-like-gas/show/1734288#post_8364879

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hey Lorie!

Well, flatulence could occur due to stress, aerophagia, gastroesophageal reflux, malabsorption syndromes,  lactose intolerance, GI infections/ parasitic infestations, increased dietary intake of oligosaccharides, dairy products beans, lentils, onions, garlic, scallions, leeks, turnips, rutabagas, radishes, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cashews, oats, wheat, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage etc. If primary dietary modifications have not been helpful, one would need to look at other possible causes and a few medications to lower intestinal bacterial fermentation and gas production can be tried. I would suggest consulting a gastroenterologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this helps.

Take care!