Bloating, Visible Abdominal Distension, and Other Intestinal Gas-Related Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Dyspepsia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bloating refers to the sensation of tension in the abdomen, reported in the presence or absence of visible abdominal distension. These and other gas-related symptoms are often reported by patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD). However, the prevalence of bloating and visible abdominal distension as separate symptoms in these disorders is not well known. The aim of this study was to investigate the link between bloating, distension, and intestinal gas-related symptoms with IBS and FD, and their overall impact.

Methods

Data from a population-based internet survey of adults from the US, UK, and Mexico were used. This survey included Rome IV diagnostic questions for IBS and FD, questions to distinguish between ≥ weekly bloating and/

SUBMITTER: van Gils T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904287 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature