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What is the reason for uncontrollable farting and gas?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 31 year old male. I have too much gas in the stomach despite drinking plenty of water, nearly four to five liters a day. I fart too much. I feel embarrassed and cannot control it. I am not taking any medications currently.

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your post.

  • The excess gas formation is generally because of problems with the gut bacteria and the consumption of spicy food can aggravate it.
  • I would suggest you avoid spicy food.
  • Start Rifaximin 200 mg twice daily which is a nonabsorbable antibiotic and will clean the gut.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Should I take Rifaximin 200 mg before or after the meal? I hope it will be effective.

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • Take one tablet in the morning with breakfast and the other after dinner. Yes, it will help.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 11, 2017
Reviewed At April 24, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey is a doctor who completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Sher - i - Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 17 years of experience in clinical practice. He is currently working as Assistant professor medicine, Rheumatology Government Medical College Srinagar.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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