Good morning,
my son seems to have a lot of gas that has to be burped frequently. Any suggestions on maybe what mat be the cause and maybe a list of foods we should stay away from. This really bothers him and any suggestions would be appreciated!!
thanks!
Hi Ascott, there's tons of information about diets here. It might help if you identify what kind of ostomy your son has and an idea of what foods he's eating. We have some brilliant folks here to tell you in a flash what should be avoided. Remember, especially if it's an ileostomy, chew, chew then chew some more.
Respectfully,
Mike
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www.UOAA.org has a list of foods that are gas-bad.
BEANO is the best gas preventative out there. I have seen some generic or copy-cats of BEANO too that are less expensive, but I don't know if they are as effective.
Hi, My name is Marsha and I've had my ileostomy for more than 50 years. I never really did have problems with gas, filling up the pouch until the last 5 years or so. Years ago, in my 20'w & 30's I did have "stomach" issues & pain, that a doctor diagnosed as "swallowing air". He watched me talk, and noticed the "habit". I had to learn how to calm down, speak & eat slowly, and that did help.
These days, I don't get pain, but the pouch fills up with gas almost hourly, and it is very annoying. I attribute that more to food, age & digestive issues. I gave up all carbonated beverages, and that helps some. After doing some reading, I realized that I was probably ( still) reacting to milk products ( as I did as a child) and reduced the amount of dairly products I consume. I'm still testing foods, but can't find the specific thing causing it. Years ago a doctor told me that without a large intestine, ( colon) it wasn't likely that I was forming gas in the gut. He thought it was more likely caused by food, or by swallowing air. But I know a lot of ostomates have the issue, so you will get some other responses. ( Beano never worked for me, but it's worth a try. Let us know the type of Ostomy your son has, and more details..... Best of luck to the both of you.
Marsha