intestinal gas

Question 1

Nonpharmacologic Therapy

Answer 1

Patient may benefit from changes in eating habits
-Don’t rush through a meal
-Do not overeat
-Avoid smoking
Patients may benefit from dietary modifications
-Keeping a dietary diary
-Avoiding foods that cause gas symptoms
-Avoid carbonated beverages, such as sodas and beer
-Medication use and lifestyle habits
-Avoid long-term or frequent intermittent use of medications intended for relief of cold symptoms
-Avoid tight-fitting garments, girdles, and belts
-Do not lie down or sit in the slumped position immediately after eating
-Develop a regular routine of exercise and rest

Question 2

Simethicone

Answer 2

Used as a defoaming agent to relieve gas
Used in patients with acute, non specific diarrhea
Used to treat intestinal gas AFTER it has occurred
No side effects
Okay to use with all ages
for infants ease administration 1 ounce cool water

Question 3

Activated Charcoal

Answer 3

Promoted BUT NOT approved nor shown to be effective for intestinal gas, DON’T RECOMMEND

Question 4

𝝰 Galactosidase Replacement Products

Answer 4

For use as an antiflatulent
Recommended as a preventive treatment of intestinal gas symptoms produced by high-fiber diets of foods that contain oligosaccharides.
Must be administered just BEFORE or with the first bite of food that causes flatus and/or bloating
Heat can inactivate the enzyme
Recommended only to adults

Question 5

Lactase Replacement Products

Answer 5

Used in patients with lactose intolerance.
No adverse effects
To be taken with the 1st bite of food containing dairy
Lactase enzyme use with ages >12 years old

Question 6

galactosemic patients
pregnancy
special population

Answer 6

Galactosemic patient: Patients who are galactosemic should consult their healthcare provider prior to use (body can’t convert galactose to glucose
Pregnancy: Patients who are pregnant or breast-feediing should consult a healthcare provider

Question 7

Probiotic Therapies

Answer 7

Used for GI complaints including intestinal gas and bloating.
Formulated from either one bacterium or multiple bacteria
Used for GI complaints including intestinal gas and bloating.
Formulated from either one bacterium or multiple bacteria