flatulence

flatulence /flat·u·lence/ (flat´u-lens) excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine.

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flat·u·lence (flch-lns) or flat·u·len·cy (flch-ln-s)

n.

The presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract.

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flatu·lent adj.

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Flatulence

Excess gas in the digestive tract.

Mentioned in: Antigas Agents

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flatulence

[flach′ələns]

Etymology: L, flatus, a blowing

the presence of an excessive amount of air or gas in the stomach and intestinal tract, causing distension of the organs and in some cases mild to moderate pain.

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Flatulence

Excess passage of noxious gas per rectum; flatulence is associated with legumes, nonabsorbable carbohydrates—e.g., fruits, vegetables, lactose, wheat—cryptococcal infection, and iron and vitamin E deficiencies; in most subjects, CH4 production is low, but increases dramatically in colorectal cancer, reflecting a change in flora
Management Gastric gas may respond to simethicone; intestinal gas may respond to activated charcoal

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flatulence [flat´u-lens]

excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine.

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flatulence

excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine, released through the anus.

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flatulence

GI disease Excess passage of noxious volatiles per anus; borborygmi are associated with legumes, nonabsorbable carbohydrates–eg, fruits, vegetables, lactose, wheat, cryptococcal infection, and iron and vitamin E deficiencies; in most subjects, CH₄ production is low, but ↑ dramatically in colorectal cancer, reflecting a change in flora World record farting Bernard Clemmens, London, UK, sustained a fart for a record 2 mins, 42 secs Management A fabis abstinentis; gastric gas may respond to simethicone, intestinal gas to activated charcoal. See Legumes.