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Flatulence: Gas passed from the anus. See detailed information below for a list of 201 causes of Flatulence, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Flatulence.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Home medical tests possibly related to Flatulence:
Review causes of types of Flatulence in more specific categories:
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Flatulence may include:
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Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Flatulence may include:
Real-life user stories relating to Flatulence:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Flatulence or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Flatulence. Some of these are listed below :
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Flatulence as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Flatulence
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Flatulence as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Flatulence. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
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Everyone has gas. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal. Because it is embarrassing to burp or pass gas, many people believe they pass gas too often or have too much gas. They do not realize that passing gas 14 to 23 times a day is normal. An occasional burp during or after meals is normal, too. It is rare for a person to have too much gas.
Most of the time gas is odorless. The odor comes from sulfur made by bacteria in the large intestine. Sometimes gas causes bloating and pain. Not everyone has these symptoms. It probably depends on how much gas the body makes and how sensitive a person is to gas in the large intestine. (Source: excerpt from Why Do I Have Gas: NIDDK)
Everyone has gas and eliminates it by burping or passing it through the rectum. However, many people think they have too much gas when they really have normal amounts. Most people produce about 1 to 3 pints a day and pass gas about 14 times a day. (Source: excerpt from Gas in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Another common complaint is passage of too much gas through the rectum (flatulence). However, most people do not realize that passing gas 14 to 23 times a day is normal. Too much gas may be the result of carbohydrate malabsorption. (Source: excerpt from Gas in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Another common complaint is passage of too much gas through the rectum (flatulence).... (Source: excerpt from Gas in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
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The list of organs typically affected by Flatulence may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Flatulence mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Flatulence. Of the 201 causes of Flatulence that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Flatulence' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Flatulence or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Flatulence based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Flatulence, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Flatulence:
Digestive symptoms (5299 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Intestinal symptoms (5299 causes), Anal symptoms (466 causes), Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes), Lower abdominal symptoms (3048 causes)
Symptoms related to Flatulence:
Belching (68 causes), Abdominal bloating (111 causes), Abdominal distention (68 causes), Giardiasis, Lactase deficiency, Lactose intolerance (9 causes), Malabsorption (219 causes), Celiac disease, Food allergy (10 causes), Stomach infection, Normal body function, Habitual air swallowing
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