What are the symptoms of intestinal gas?
May 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, symptoms of intestinal gas include increased flatulence, belching, and constipation. Intestinal gas is usually caused by conditions such as intestinal obstruction or inflammatory lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. When gastrointestinal mucosa is stimulated by inflammatory factors, it may lead to excessive secretion of gastric acid, which in turn produces hydrogen sulfide gas. The release of this gas from the body results in increased flatulence.
Generally, symptoms of intestinal gas include increased flatulence, belching, constipation, etc. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Increased flatulence
Intestinal gas is usually caused by conditions such as intestinal obstruction or inflammatory lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. Under stimulation by inflammatory factors, the gastrointestinal mucosa may lead to excessive gastric acid secretion, which in turn produces hydrogen sulfide gas. When this gas is expelled from the body, it results in increased flatulence.
2. Belching
If a patient has severe intestinal gas, it may cause abnormal dilation of the lower esophageal sphincter. As gas escapes through the upper digestive tract, belching occurs.
3. Constipation
If intestinal gas is caused by conditions such as bowel torsion or colon cancer, the normal passage of intestinal contents may be obstructed, leading to constipation.
In addition, other symptoms of intestinal gas include decreased appetite and abdominal pain. It is recommended that patients with intestinal gas visit a qualified medical institution and undergo examinations such as CT scans or MRI to determine the exact underlying cause before receiving targeted treatment.
