Abdominal bloating – myths and facts

Anna Jackowska; Aleksy Łukaszyk

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Gastroenterology Review/Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

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Abdominal bloating – myths and facts

Anna Jackowska

,

Aleksy Łukaszyk

Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny 2008; 3 (5): 243–246

Online publish date: 2008/10/28

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Abdominal bloating is a subjective sensation of having intestines bloated with gas. It is a frequent phenomenon and one of the most vexing in the general population and in patients with gastrointestinal diseases. The pathogenesis of this problem has not yet been explained. It is assumed that primary coexisting or independent mechanisms leading to abdominal bloating are: improper metabolism of gases, intestinal hypersensitivity and dysfunction of abdominal wall muscles. Dietary and lifestyle changes and possibly pharmacological treatment are recommended. However, the results of treatment are unsatisfactory. Therefore abdominal bloating is still a challenge requiring further studies.

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Abdominal bloating – myths and facts

Anna Jackowska , Aleksy Łukaszyk

abdominal bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal hypersensitivity

Anna Jackowska

,

Aleksy Łukaszyk