What is Gas Pains

Everyone has gas in his/her digestive tract and eliminates it by belching or passing gas. When you cannot pass the gas, it may cause brief but intense abdominal pain. Gas comes from swallowing air when you eat or drink and from the breakdown of foods in the large intestine. Half of the gas passed through the rectum comes from swallowed air. Some foods and food additives are harder to digest and may cause excess gas in the large intestine. These include high-fiber foods such as beans, whole grains, and certain fruits and vegetables.

Symptoms of Gas Pains are-

Pain or discomfort,Bloating or fullness,Muscle cramps or spasms (painful),Swelling,Increased passing gas,Distended stomach.

Treatment

1.Avoid foods that give you gas 

2.Eat slowly 

3.Avoid chewing gum 

4.Quit smoking 

5.Take supplements to help digest certain foods 

6.Treat any underlying medical problem

Self Care

Most gas pain can be treated at home with lifestyle modifications or by taking supplements that help digest lactose or certain carbohydrates.

When to See Your Doctor

If you frequently have excess gas or gas pain, see your doctor for an evaluation.

Diagnosed By

In most cases, you don't need to see a doctor for gas, gas pain, or belching. In some cases, the doctor may perform tests to rule out underlying conditions, including viewing the stomach and/or large intestine with a lighted scope (endoscopy) to rule out ulcers, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), or bowel problems. You may also be given special blood or breath tests to check for celiac disease (wheat allergy) or lactose intolerance.