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What Causes Frequent Flatulence Along With Increased Appetite And Constipation?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Question: Hi. I have these symptoms frequent farting, feeling hunger frequently almost once in every 4 hours, kind of constipation. Please suggest on how to get rid of this problem. I am M32 year old
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Change of diet

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

It is normal to fart 14 to 20 times a day, it is due to breakdown of the food by the bacteria in the colon. However if you are farting more than 14 times then here is what you should do

1. Avoid difficult to digest food like beans, brocolli, cabbage, prunes, lettuce
2. Avoid milk and milk products
3. Exercise for atleast 30 min a day. Walking, cycling and swimming are the best forms of exercises

Increased hunger could be due to several reasons, the most common being stress. I would want you to undergo the following blood tests
1. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar
2. Thyroid function test
3. Complete blood count

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha

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What Causes Frequent Flatulence Along With Increased Appetite And Constipation?

Brief Answer: Change of diet Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query It is normal to fart 14 to 20 times a day, it is due to breakdown of the food by the bacteria in the colon. However if you are farting more than 14 times then here is what you should do 1. Avoid difficult to digest food like beans, brocolli, cabbage, prunes, lettuce 2. Avoid milk and milk products 3. Exercise for atleast 30 min a day. Walking, cycling and swimming are the best forms of exercises Increased hunger could be due to several reasons, the most common being stress. I would want you to undergo the following blood tests 1. Fasting and post prandial blood sugar 2. Thyroid function test 3. Complete blood count I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards