Gaviscon For Gas Relief
Everyone has gas and eliminates it by burping or passing it through the rectum (flatus).
Most people produce about 1 to 3 pints a day and pass gas about 14 times a day. However, many people think that they have too much gas, when they really have normal amounts.
Gas is made primarily of odorless vapors - carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sometimes methane. The unpleasant odor of flatulence comes from bacteria in the large intestine that release small amounts of gases that contain sulfur....
More information on "Gaviscon For Gas Relief"
From Our Experts
Bursting the Bubble of Gas Pain
What do humans have in common with bike tires and those cartoon-character balloons that are hauled down parade routes on holidays? All... Read more »
New Hope for Seasonal Allergy Relief?
I just read with interest about the results of a new study coming out in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Allergy & Clinical... Read more »
The Best Way to Naturally Stop Bloating and Gas
You can hardly turn the TV on without the bombardment of commercials on indigestion, acid reflux, bloating and gas. The number one selling... Read more »
From Our Sources
Infant Gas-Relief Drops Recalled
Johnson & Johnson has recalled 12,000 bottles of Mylicon Infant Dye-Free Gas-relief drops due to the possibility that some bottles may contain... Read more »
Belching
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Burping; Eructation; Gas - belchingHome CareYou can get relief by lying on your side or in a knee-to-chest position until the gas passes.Avoid... Read more »
Arthritis Patients Often Turn to Self-Care for Relief: Study
According to a new study, people who find out their knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis (OA) will often take the right steps to treat it, and they... Read more »
Gas (Flatulence)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You often can prevent flatulence by modifying your eating habits and diet: Eat and drink slowly, in a calm environment. Chew your... Read more »
Gas: flatulence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gas, also called flatus or flatulence, is air in the intestine that is passed through the rectum. Air that is passed from the digestive tract through... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
