Gut fermentation syndrome
Hi there! Do you know how we digest our food? Our stomach and intestines break down the food into tiny pieces so our body can use it for energy. But did you know that there are tiny organisms, called bacteria, living in our stomach too?
Sometimes, these bacteria can make too much gas in our stomach and intestines. Normally, our body gets rid of this gas by burping or farting. But sometimes, the gas stays in our body and can make us feel really uncomfortable. This is called bloating.
In a rare condition called gut fermentation syndrome, these bacteria make so much gas that it can make a person feel really sick. The gas can even make them feel drunk, like they have had too much to drink!
To treat this condition, doctors might prescribe medicine to kill off some of the extra bacteria in the stomach or suggest eating certain foods that don't make as much gas. It's important to take care of our stomach and intestines by eating healthy foods and getting enough exercise so we can keep those pesky bacteria under control!
Sometimes, these bacteria can make too much gas in our stomach and intestines. Normally, our body gets rid of this gas by burping or farting. But sometimes, the gas stays in our body and can make us feel really uncomfortable. This is called bloating.
In a rare condition called gut fermentation syndrome, these bacteria make so much gas that it can make a person feel really sick. The gas can even make them feel drunk, like they have had too much to drink!
To treat this condition, doctors might prescribe medicine to kill off some of the extra bacteria in the stomach or suggest eating certain foods that don't make as much gas. It's important to take care of our stomach and intestines by eating healthy foods and getting enough exercise so we can keep those pesky bacteria under control!