Occasional gas is normal, but persistent or painful bloating might indicate underlying health concerns that deserve medical attention. The average person passes gas between 13 and 21 times per day.

Doctors share their thoughts on what’s normal when it comes to gas and what needs to be checked out.

Dear Doctors: I am a vegan, and after a meal, I have uncomfortable and smelly intestinal gas. It has only ever eased when I took an antibiotic and after colonoscopy prep. I assume that’s because these ...

Dietary choices, such as consuming high-fiber or fatty foods, may lead to increased fermentation and gas production in the digestive tract. Lifestyle factors like stress or atypical sleep patterns can ...

Intestinal gas is a byproduct of the digestive process. It may also occur due to swallowing air while eating, diet, and underlying health conditions. If the body cannot release enough gas, it can ...

Bloating can be a dampener for even the most exciting times, and with temperatures rising as the summer progresses, chances are that many Americans have beach trips and swimsuit days planned.

Gas is one of the most common digestive issue that most people experience at some point, yet it is often uncomfortable and sometimes, even misunderstood.Gas usually forms naturally during ...

Digestive gas gets the best of everyone sooner or later, often in the form of a burp. Burping is how the body clears excess gas from the upper digestive tract, which would otherwise result in ...

Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary discusses why increased fibre intake may not be the best course of action for digestive issues.