Can Carbonated Water Cause Stomach Pain And Make You Fart?

This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2023

If you’ve ever heard someone say that drinking carbonated mineral water fizzled, read this article right away to avoid injustice for this type of drink!

Carbonated mineral water is the appropriate choice for those who like to refresh their taste but don’t want to add calories. But drinking too much-carbonated mineral water is not entirely good for health. There are even many people who are scared of the situation after drinking sparkling mineral water.

Here are some truth points about carbonated water (sparkling mineral water):

Carbonated mineral water makes you burp more

Many people think that drinking a lot of carbonated mineral water will make you fart and fill your stomach. The reality may differ from what you think. Most of the time, this is just a rumour, but if you drink too much-carbonated mineral water while you are suffering from digestive problems, you should limit this drink.

Carbonated mineral water will release carbon dioxide (CO2), which will build up in the oesophagus and cause you to burp to release gas. Most of these extra gases are belching before they go into the stomach.

Swallowing too much air will usually not cause you to gas. Of course, if this excess gas cannot go out after you have a burp, deflating is a way to help your digestive system flush out the gas. Therefore, carbonated mineral water also contributes a part to make you fart.

Farting is usually caused by bacteria that cause gas in the intestines

The cause of farting is mainly caused by bacteria coming into contact with stomach acids, fatty acids, or unabsorbed carbohydrates (fibre, alcohol).

If you are a fan of carbonated water, drinking carbonated mineral water is the right choice. While soft drinks or soda often have added sweeteners, which cause gas in the digestive system and make you fart more.

How should you drink carbonated mineral water?

One of the popular drinks for gatherings and parties, carbonated mineral water is the choice of most women and children. However, you should not drink too much-carbonated water to avoid health effects. Moreover, drinking too much-carbonated mineral water makes your teeth eroded because of its acidity.

You should drink only a small amount at a time, or slow down to reduce the amount of gas ingested. Also, do not use a straw and open your mouth between drinks, as both create more gas for your digestive system.

If you do not drink too much and do not have digestive problems, then drinking sparkling mineral water is better than soft drinks or alcohol. You can add to your glass of sparkling mineral water, some favourite fruits like strawberries, raspberry, kiwi, oranges, lemons, etc. This is also a way to detox the body and lose weight.

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Therefore, do not be too obsessed with rumors “Drinking Fizzy Carbonated Mineral Water Will Make You Fart More” again!

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Written by Dr. Ganga Sapkota
Updated on July 25, 2023

A graduated medical physician with years of experience in the medical field. Working as a full-time physician in Puspanjali Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal.