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Accumulation of gas in the intestines, which causes bloating of the abdomen, belching, wind and abdominal pain.

It is mainly due to the air we swallow when we eat and the release of gas from food that ferments in the intestine.

Diagnosis is clinical and treatment focuses on proper nutrition in combination with medication to reduce symptoms.

Although uncomfortable, it is usually not a serious disease.

Bibliographic references

Camilleri M. Man
agement of the irritable syndrome. Gastroenterology (Special Issue) 2001; 120: 652-668.
Nobaek S, Johansson M-L, Molin G, et al. Alteration of intestinal microflora is associated with reduction in abdominal bloating and pain in patients with the irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Gastroent 2000; 95: 1231-1238.
León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. Reevaluación clínica, experimental y filosófica de la dispepsia. Diagnóstico (Lima) 2000; 39 (5): 266-269.
León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. Enjuiciamiento de la definición y clasificación actuales de la dispepsia (Criticism to the current definition and classification of dyspepsia). AIGE. Año IV (Núm 2). May 2001; p. 22-25.
Bisbal-Murrugarra O, León-Barúa R, Berendson-Seminario R, Biber-Poillevard M. A new questionnaire for the diagnosis of dyspepsia. Acta Gastroent Lat Amer 2002; 32 (1): 25-28.

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Symptoms

Abdominal flatulence

Abdominal pain improves after passing stools and/or wind

Belching

Feeling of abdominal heaviness or discomfort

Increase in abdominal size

Reduce tobacco consumption.

Avoid sweets, candy or refined sugars.

Maintain hydration of 2L per day. Avoid soft drinks and fruit juices with high sugar content.

Engage in regular physical activity, adapted to age and physical condition, at least 3 times a week.

Maintain a balanced diet: increase fruit, vegetable, and white meat consumption and reduce the intake of fatty meals and fritters.