Antiflatulent
Antiflatulent
Antiflatulent (pronunciation: an-ti-fla-tu-lent) is a type of medication used to alleviate or prevent excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, commonly known as flatulence.
Etymology
The term "antiflatulent" is derived from the prefix "anti-", meaning against, and "flatulent", which refers to the generation of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines. The term "flatulent" itself is derived from the Latin word "flatus", meaning a blowing or a breaking wind.
Usage
Antiflatulents are often used to treat symptoms of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroenteritis, and gastric ulcers. They work by altering the surface tension of gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, allowing them to combine into larger bubbles that can be passed more easily.
Related Terms
- Simethicone: A common antiflatulent drug that reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles, allowing them to combine into larger bubbles that are easier to pass.
- Activated Charcoal: Often used as an antiflatulent due to its ability to absorb gas in the digestive system.
- Probiotics: These are beneficial bacteria that can help balance the gut microbiota and may reduce symptoms of gas and bloating.
- Digestive enzymes: These are substances that help break down food in the digestive tract, potentially reducing gas production.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antiflatulent
- Wikipedia's article - Antiflatulent
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