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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ibtisam Ashraf, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Bloating is described as a sensation of elevated abdominal pressure that may or may not be accompanied by objective abdominal distension, i.e. noticeable enlargement of the waist. Bloating and abdominal distension may be symptoms of organic disease and possible causes should be considered first in the differential diagnosis. It is one of the most frequent problems in a wide proportion of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, but the most common cause is constipation. Aside from constipation, other causes of bloating include Irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, gastroparesis, and gynecological conditions. The pathophysiology of bloating is not well understood and suggested underlying causes include visceral hypersensitivity, behavioral mediated irregular abdominal wall-phrenic reflexes, the influence of poorly ingested fermentable carbohydrates, and microbiome modification. Usually, patients are evaluated with a thorough history and physical examination, but organic disorders should be ruled out. The management strategy includes dietary modification, behavioral therapy, microbiome modulation, and medical therapy.
Historical Perspective
- Bernheim in 1891 described a woman who said, "I go up and down like an accordion."[1] and Later on in 1900 Kaplan, wrote on ventre en accordéon.[2]
- Sir James Y. Simpson described it and demonstrated nongaseous bloating. [3]
- According to Kaplan, in the 19th century in Europe, the intestines of the patient were punctured with a trocar in cases of suspected intestinal obstruction. In this way, it was discovered that there was no gas involved in cases of hysteric bloating.
- It was also considered a "tumor" that vanished when the patient was anesthetized and returned when they were conscious.[4]
- Lordosis association with bloating was described by Krukenberg in 1884. [2]
- Bloating was first described by Alvarez of the Mayo Clinic in 1949 in a woman with a psychiatric problem.[2]
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Epidemiology and Demographics
In the USA, 15-30% of the general population has been reported to experience bloating.[5]
A telephone survey reported a prevalence of 16% in US adults who were asked about bloating or distention during the last month.[6]
Women were more likely than men to report bloating.[5]
There is no racial predilection to bloating.[7]
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References
- ↑ Schott H (1984). "[Mesmer, Braid and Bernheim: on the history of the development of hypnotism]". Gesnerus (in German). 41 (1–2): 33–48. PMID 6378725.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 ALVAREZ WC (August 1949). "Hysterical type of nongaseous abdominal bloating". Arch Intern Med (Chic). 84 (2): 217–45. doi:10.1001/archinte.1949.00230020020002. PMID 18138437.
- ↑ Dunn PM (May 2002). "Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870) and obstetric anaesthesia". Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal Ed. 86 (3): F207–9. doi:10.1136/fn.86.3.f207. PMC 1721404. PMID 11978757.
- ↑ "February 1887 - Volume 14 - Issue 2 : The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jiang X, Locke GR, Choung RS, Zinsmeister AR, Schleck CD, Talley NJ (June 2008). "Prevalence and risk factors for abdominal bloating and visible distention: a population-based study". Gut. 57 (6): 756–63. doi:10.1136/gut.2007.142810. PMC 2581929. PMID 18477677.
- ↑ Sandler RS, Stewart WF, Liberman JN, Ricci JA, Zorich NL (June 2000). "Abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea in the United States: prevalence and impact". Dig. Dis. Sci. 45 (6): 1166–71. doi:10.1023/a:1005554103531. PMID 10877233.
- ↑ Ho KY, Kang JY, Seow A (October 1998). "Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in a multiracial Asian population, with particular reference to reflux-type symptoms". Am. J. Gastroenterol. 93 (10): 1816–22. doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.1998.00526.x. PMID 9772037.
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