Children may contract infection from sandboxes contaminated with petsâ stool. Certain types of immature worms may penetrate through your skin during swimming or walking barefoot; when they reach the small or large intestine they grow into adult worms. Common garden worms usually do not cause illness in human.
People with lactose intolerance do not produce enough of the lactase enzyme to break down lactose. Instead, undigested lactose sits in the gut and gets broken down by bacteria, causing gas, bloating, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Lactose intolerance is fairly common and seems to affect guys and girls equally.
1. 1  Avoid Foods Known to Cause Gas. 2  2. Drink Before Meals. 3  3. Eat and Drink Slowly. 4  4. Take Over-the-Counter Digestive Aids. 5  5. Try Activated Charcoal. 6  6. Don't Fill Up on Air. 7  7. Avoid Artificial Sweeteners. 8  When Gas Is a Symptom of Something Else. If excessive gas is persistent or severe, consult your doctor â it could be a sign of a more serious digestive condition, such as: Lactose Intolerance This is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and milk products.