Can flatulence cause pain in areas of the body?
On One Hand: Unexpelled Gas Is PainfulFlatulence, also known as intestinal gas, can cause pain in the abdomen if you don’t pass gas. Excessive gas can cause gas pains in the small intestine, large intestine or stomach where it’s trapped. Abdominal bloating, sharp, jabbing pains, or cramps that change location are examples of gas pain. People pass gas approximately 10 to 20 times a day, according to the Mayo Clinic, or more if they eat too fast, consume certain foods or carbonated beverages.On the Other: Consider Type and Persistence of PainThough trapped flatulence can many times be the culprit of abdominal pain, the actual passing of gas should not be painful. If pain persists after passing gas, or abdominal pain persists even after passing gas several times, the problem may be more serious. Severe, prolonged or recurrent pain may be due to inflammatory bowel disease or food intolerance, according to the Mayo Clinic.Bottom LineFlatulence that is not expelled builds up in the intestine
