How gas formed in stomach?
Gas is created in the human digestive system through one of two ways.
First, during regular activity, there is a certain amount of air that is swallowed -- while speaking, eating.
This collects in the stomach and is later released through burping or belching.
A small amount of this gas may make its way to the intestines, and may be released through flatulence.
The second cause of gas is the digestive mechanism. During digestion, foods are broken
down in the stomach and intestines by harmless bacteria and enzymes.
Usually, flatulence is odour-less. However, some people do produce gasses that contain sulphur – due to
the presence of certain bacteria in the large intestine -- which can cause malodor. This again is harmless.
While food is being digested, certain gasses like hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane are produced.
Basically, foods that are high in carbohydrates rather than fats or proteins tend to cause gas.
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