Excess flatulence has several causes. Causes range from swallowing too much air while eating or drinking to health conditions which you are not aware of. If there are other symptoms such as sudden weight loss, abdominal pain, blood in the feces and constipation or diarrhea then you should seek out medical advice immediately.

However, if it is not a medical problem, then there are numerous steps you can choose to relieve the symptoms. Here is a list of the leading 10 home flatulence remedies.

1. There is a possibility you could be intolerant of lactose.. Lactose is the natural sugar in cows milk. Try removing diary produce from your diet for a few weeks. If your excess gas gets better then it is probable that you have found the source of your problem.

2. There are natural sugars found in many foods particularly fruit. You may be intolerant of lactose.. Get rid of fruits and other foods high in fructose like onions and artichokes from your diet. Once again if your condition gets better you have found the cause. Many foods like sodas and soft drinks use fructose as a sweetener.

3. Don't eat big meals. Eat smaller meals more frequently, chew slowly, sit up straight and try not to talk too much. What this accomplishes is to cut down on the amount of air you take in.

4. Cut out carbonated drinks entirely for a few weeks. This will dramatically reduce the volume of gas in your stomach and should decrease flatulence. It is much healthier to drink water.

5. Chewing gum is a no-no. Chewing gum has 2 effects. It increases air intake and it contains sorbitol which is understood to cause flatulence. Many candies, diet products and sweets also contain sorbitol.

6. Start doing exercise. If you can do at least 30 minutes of exercise each day you should see an increase in bowel efficiency which helps prevent 2 main causes of flatulence, constipation and excess gas.

7. Try to stop drinking alcohol for a few weeks, particularly red wine and dark beers.. If your flatulence decreases then you have discovered your problem.

8. Cut down on fatty foods. Fried foods often cause bloating which can lead to serious excess gas. Reduce your intake and see if you can get your condition under control.

9. Particular foods are well known causes of flatulence. Specific culprits are cabbage, beans, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and broccoli. Experiment with steering clear off each of these foods and see if your condition gets better.

10. Stay away from anxiety and stress. Exercise is a great reliever of stress. Make certain you put aside some time for yourself to relax. take up a hobby or do yoga.

Finding the source of your excess gas is a case of trial and error. Only by making minor modifications to your way of life and/ diet can you expect to ascertain the source of your problem.