intestinal gas

Excessive Gas in the Upper Gut Causes and Remedies

Excessive gas in the stomach or intestines may present with a number of signs and symptoms. Some of these symptoms arise as a result of a higher than normal gas content in the gut and other symptoms occur due to the causes of excessive gas. The gut contains about 200 milliliters of gas. Most of the gas in the upper gut is >> Read More ...

Abdominal Bloating (Swollen Stomach) Causes and Conditions

What is abdominal bloating? Abdominal bloating is any enlargement of the abdomen (distension) or fullness sensation in the abdomen with/without distension. When there is visible enlargement then this abdominal distension (enlargement of the abdomen) is most commonly due to one of the following : Fat Fluid Feces Flatus >> Read More ...

Gassy Baby | Symptoms, Signs, Prevention and Treatment

Although a baby cannot express the symptoms like nausea, stomach ache and cramps associated with excessive gastrointestinal gas, it is only logical to assume that the level of discomfort expressed by crying is related to these sensations. Gas problems in babies are not just a uncomfortable experience for the child but due >> Read More ...

Baby Gas Problems – Causes in Newborns and Infants

Excess gastrointestinal gas in babies is a common phenomenon and in most cases, it is not a sign of a digestive problem. Gas buildup in the gut may present with signs like excessive belching, flatulence, abdominal distension (bloating) and crying. Baby Gas Problems – Causes Gas accumulation or production within the gut >> Read More ...

Stomach Gas – Causes, Gassy Foods and Prevention

What is Stomach Gas? The term stomach gas is often used to describe the presence of gas in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus (gullet) and first portion of the small intestine (duodenum). Stomach gas differs from gas in the lower bowel and colon in that it has a higher quantity of air swallowed >> Read More ...