Abdominal Bloating: a Mysterious Symptom
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Excessive gas (flatulence), frequent burping (eructation), and abdominal rumbling (borborygmi) are some of the other bloating-related symptoms that may be present in some patients. In a US household survey, 16% of the population reported having bloating or distension, and three quarters of them found it to be moderate to severe. Almost half (43%) reported using a medication for it. Not surprisingly, bloating is much more common in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). In one study, 96% of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had bloating and 60% of them reported it to be their most bothersome symptom. In comparison, only 29% stated that abdominal pain was the most bothersome symptom.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011