title: Gas and Bloating-Controlling Emissions: A Case-Based Review for the Primary Care Provider.
abstract: The evaluation of the patient with gas and bloating can be complex and the treatment extremely challenging. In this article, a simplified approach to the history and relevant physical examination is presented and applied in a case-oriented manner, suitable for application in the primary care setting.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors: Thomas G
authors: TG
authors: Cotter
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Gurney
authors: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Electronic address: loftus.conor6@mayo.edu.
authors: Conor G
authors: CG
authors: Loftus
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000328:Adult; D000334:Aerophagy / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D015897:Comorbidity; D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D004884:Eructation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005414:Flatulence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D018589:Gastroparesis / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D043183:Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D059952:Pelvic Floor Disorders / Q000150:complications; D019518:Postprandial Period / Q000502:physiology