OVERVIEW Symptoms of abdominal bloating and distension are common. Bloating is a
subjective sensation of gassiness; distension is an objective measure defined as a visible …

Bloating, as a symptom and abdominal distension, as a sign, are both common functional-
type complaints and challenging to manage effectively. Individual patients may weight …

Bloating and distension are among the most common gastrointestinal complaints reported
by patients with functional gut disorders and by the general population. These 2 complaints …

Bloating is a common presenting complaint to health care providers, but is often difficult to
evaluate and manage. Bloating is defined as a sensation of increased abdominal pressure …

The sensation of bloating, a common but poorly understood problem, is the subject of two
papers in this issue. The first study showed that patients with bloating as their main …

Bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, which is a frequent
complaint in the patients of all ages. This symptom is very common in patients with irritable …

Abdominal bloating is commonly reported by men and women of all ages. Bloating occurs in
nearly all patients with irritable bowel syndrome, and it also occurs in patients with other …

Abdominal bloating is a common and significant clinical problem that remains to be
scientifically addressed. Bloating is one of the most bothersome complaints in patients with …

Purpose of review The goal of this paper is to review categorically treatment options for the
diverse mechanisms to which studies have shown underlie bloating and abdominal …

Abdominal bloating and distension are highly prevalent symptoms that can negatively
impact quality of life and lead to medical consultation. Despite their prevalence, symptoms of …