Gas in the GI Tract

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Gas in the GI Tract

Gas in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract comes from swallowed air and from digestion, which is the mechanical and chemical break down of food. The process of digestion produces a number of gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and others. Gas in the GI tract can cause gas pains, bloating, belching, and flatulence.

Gases are eliminated from the body through the mouth (i.e., by burping or belching) or through the rectum and anus (i.e., flatulence). M...Read the full article