Abdominal bloating and distention affect approximately 30% of the general population and up to 90% of those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Often used interchangeably, they are distinct. Bloating ...

What is the recommended approach to management for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who present with significant persistent abdominal distension, presumably due to excess intestinal gas?

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...

Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Bloating is temporary and often caused by gas, while abdominal fat builds up slowly and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Symptoms of belching, bloating and distention are common and may impair patients’ daily activities. Management ...

Bloating and uncomfortable belly distention are two of the most commonly reported symptoms to gastrointestinal doctors, according to the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Bloating ...

Microbiome science company Seed Health today announced the publication of new clinical findings in Nutrients demonstrating that its flagship innovation, DS-01® Daily Synbiotic, significantly reduces ...

Often bothered by painful puffiness around your abdomen? A 2023 study published in the journal Gastroenterology estimates that one in four women feel bloated at least once a week. That’s a problem in ...

Certain vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, contain compounds like fiber and sulfur that can cause gas ...

People with EPI don’t produce enough pancreatic enzymes to digest food, which can cause symptoms such as bloating. Eating smaller meals, watching your fiber intake, and exercising are some of the ...

A “bigger stomach” and bloating are commonly reported side effects of a hysterectomy, with many possible causes, including post-surgical inflammation, gas, and hormonal changes related to uterus ...