Bloating and distension are common problems that nearly everyone experiences from time to time. But for patients who truly have trouble handling gas, a visceral hypersensitivity that affects their perception, or a bit of both, these problems affect everything from the fit of their clothes to their self-esteem and quality of life.
“Ignore those patients’ complaints at your peril. Because they will come back, and they are very much bothered by their symptoms,” said Kyle Staller,