Excessive gas in your digestive tract can lead to flatulence (farting) and burping. It can also cause bloating, abdominal pain, or cramping. Everyone passes gas, and most people have periods of being ...

Occasional gas is normal, but persistent or painful bloating might indicate underlying health concerns that deserve medical attention. The average person passes gas between 13 and 21 times per day.

Bloating occurs when the abdomen becomes visibly distended. Bloating may be accompanied by cramps and a physical feeling of fullness in the stomach. Men often experience bloating as a result of ...