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Bloating is the feeling of "fullness" that causes discomfort and pain. It is usually due to excessive gas. Learn more about it here.
Bloating occurs when your gastrointestinal tract is filled with gas. People describe the feeling of bloating as fullness or congestion in the abdomen. It mostly occurs due to undigested food, swallowing of air, or certain medical conditions. Medical conditions that can cause bloating include changes in hormones, weight gain, heartburn, anorexia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • Mar 07, 2022
Hiccups can be annoying. But should you be worried if your hiccups last longer than usual? Let’s look at what normally causes hiccups, how to stop them, and what are hiccups a sign of. What are hiccups? Hiccups are your diaphragm’s involuntary contractions. Your diaphragm is a muscle with a vital role in breathing. It separates your […]
Reviewed by Ruben Macapinlac, MD, DPPS • Jun 21, 2021
The build-up of excessive amounts of gas in the gastrointestinal tract may lead to abdominal bloating, which is defined as a subjective feeling of upper abdominal fullness or discomfort, associated with gas. But what causes gas and bloating in the stomach? The actual physical finding of a “bloated abdomen” is termed abdominal distention. The feeling […]
Reviewed by Mia Dacumos, MD • Dec 14, 2020
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