Occasional gas is normal, but persistent or painful bloating might indicate underlying health concerns that deserve medical attention. The average person passes gas between 13 and 21 times per day.

Most people brush off gas as a minor inconvenience. A little bloating after a heavy meal. Some discomfort that settles on its own. It feels too small to worry about. But when that discomfort becomes ...

Gas and bloating interrelate, but they are distinct conditions. When gas accumulates in the digestive tract, it can cause bloating. However, it‘s common to be gassy without feeling bloated. Gas and ...