Abstract

Objective: To specify the current status of consciousness about flatulence and identify the effect of food and medicine used in gastritis status on it. Methods: It was an in-depth interview based qualitative analysis. A series of questions were asked to 300 individuals from 110 families about their food habit, knowledge about flatulence, possible cause, self-medication and course-completion of drug. Results: About 99.99% of respondents took rice, fish and vegetables as their main course, and 90% had self-medication, but only 2%–3% maintained the proper dose of drug. About 30% took antacid and the rest was the type of proton pump inhibitor, anti-ulcerant drugs. Conclusions: This survey reveals that a significant percentage of people are suffering from flatulence. Proper guidelines for taking medication and the avoidance of oily food and fiber rich diet may reduce its frequencies. Therefore, it is urgent to originate public cognizance and education on the cause and remedied issues through regular crusade.

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