If you have an urge to pass urine more often than usual, you might be dealing with the problem of frequent urination. Frequent urination may occur day and night, or more noticeable only during the night. Frequent urination can affect your sleep, general well-being, and work.
In the digestive system, gas is a part of the normal process of digestion. It’s normal to get rid of excess gas through burp or flatus (passing gas). Sometimes, in the digestive system, the gas is trapped or not moving well that develops gas pain in the abdomen area. An increase in gas pain or gas may result from eating foods that produce more gas. Usually, simple changes in eating habits can reduce bothersome gas. Certain digestive system disorders, such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome, may cause an increase in gas or gas pain.
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Frequent urination can be due to diseases affecting the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of kidneys, ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, and urethra (the tube through which urine flows from the bladder to the outside of the body).
Several reasons may link to frequent urination, such as:
Some other diseases or conditions of frequent urination include:
Depending on the causes of the frequent urination, you may encounter other urinary problems, like:
Gas in the digestive tract (the stomach, oesophagus, small intestine, and large intestine) comes from the following two sources:
Belching, or burping, is how most of the air you swallow, containing nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, leaves the stomach. The remaining gas enters the small intestine, where it is partially absorbed. A small amount enters the colon for release through the rectum.
The body does not digest or absorb all of the carbohydrates (sugar, starch, and fibre found in many foods) in the small intestine due to a lack of certain enzymes. This undigested food then travels from the small intestine to the large intestine. In the large bowel, normal, harmless bacteria break down food and produce carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane (in few people). Eventually, these gases exit through the rectum.
Foods that produce excessive gas in one person may not cause symptoms in another. Some bacteria found in the colon can destroy the hydrogen produced by other bacteria. The balance between the two types of bacteria can explain why some people have more gas than others. In addition, most people with symptomatic gases do not have more gas than others but are more sensitive to the symptoms caused by that gas.
Most carbohydrate food can cause more gas as compared to fats and proteins.
Sugar such as raffinose, stachyose, lactose, sorbitol, and fructose can cause gas.
Most starches such as corn, noodles, potatoes, and wheat produce gas. These starches are broken down in the colon (large intestine).
Food also contains soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre easily dissolves in water and forms a soft, gel-like texture in the intestines. Mainly found in oat bran, peas, beans, and most fruits. Insoluble fibre produces little gas, such as wheat bran and vegetables.
If you are experiencing frequent urination more than usual or if you have the following conditions, then make an appointment with your doctor:
Seek immediate medical help if you have frequent urination along with any of these symptoms:
Urinary tract disorders may cause the above symptoms, along with other serious diseases. Contact your doctor to find out the causes of frequent urination and how you can treat it.
Talk to your doctor if your gas is so persistent or severe and impacts your daily life. Gas accompanied by other symptoms may indicate more serious conditions. Seek doctor’s help if you experience any symptoms:
Seek immediate attention if you experience:
After knowing what causes frequent urination and excessive gas in your body, you must take careful actions to limit these incidences. However, if frequent urination and excessive gas are affecting your daily life, seek medical attention. You can book an appointment with our consultants, or you can reach us at +91 124 4882248.