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Understanding Bloating and Excessive Gas (Flatulence)
An estimated 30% of people struggle with chronic abdominal bloating, often unsure of its cause or how to address it. (Lacy et al., 2011)
Bloating may be defined as a feeling of increased abdominal pressure or fullness, often accompanied by excessive gas production (Hasler, 2008). It can be just a temporary discomfort or a chronic, debilitating condition. Chronic bloating can interfere with daily activities and negatively impact quality of life.
Gas is produced in the large intestine when bacteria ferment undigested carbohydrates from the small intestine. While some of this gas is absorbed by the bacteria, the excess can build up, leading to bloating, and the remainder is expelled as flatulence. Usually bloating is associated with excess production of gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, methane etc.
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