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 ...

Appendicitis is a potentially serious condition that occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. While the small organ tucked in the lower right abdomen often goes unnoticed, problems can ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea should target bloating in addition to ...

Although abdominal bloating is a common symptom, comparatively little is known about its prevalence in the community. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of bloating and assess related ...

“Ugh, I feel like I’m going to explode.” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there—those feelings of being too full, tight or swollen in the stomach, sometimes accompanied by flatulence, burping and ...

The young woman was no stranger to gut issues. But now the pressure in her abdomen had become an emergency. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 22-year-old woman almost wept as the long line of passengers ...

If you can no longer stomach uncomfortable belly bloat, try one of these seven fruits to ease abdominal pressure. Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab recommends blueberries, dates, dragon fruit, ...

A blend of two common probiotics could be the key to solving pesky stomach pain, bloating and gas, a study suggests. Probiotics are live microorganisms designed to supplement the gut microbiome, the ...