What is the source of your gas and flatulence, and when should it be medically assessed in Europe?

Gas and flatulence explained: intestinal fermentation, swallowed air, diet triggers, IBS, lactose intolerance, and red flag symptoms.

In this episode, we outline why gas forms in the digestive tract and how doctors distinguish normal bloating from underlying gastrointestinal disease during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• How gut bacteria ferment carbohydrates and produce gas

• The role of high-FODMAP foods in bloating

• Why lactose intolerance can increase flatulence

• How swallowed air (aerophagia) contributes

• The link between IBS and excess gas

• When probiotics or dietary modification may be considered

• Red flag symptoms such as weight los ...