US Medical Term · symptoms
Excessive Gas (Flatulence)
Gases excesivos
Also: Flatulencia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Excessive Gas (Flatulence) |
| Spanish (Español) | Gases excesivos |
| Chinese (中文) | 脹氣 |
| Korean (한국어) | 가스 참 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đầy hơi |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Labis na hangin sa tiyan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Gases excessivos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ผายลมมาก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 鼓腸 |
What it means
Passing gas is a normal part of digestion; most people pass gas 13 to 21 times per day. Excessive gas, or flatulence, becomes a concern when it is frequent, malodorous, or accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, or cramping. Gas is produced by bacteria in the large intestine digesting unabsorbed carbohydrates. Common triggers include beans, dairy products in those with lactose intolerance, certain vegetables, artificial sweeteners, and swallowed air. Persistent excessive gas with pain, diarrhea, or weight loss may indicate food intolerance, celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease and should be evaluated.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have so much gas that it's embarrassing and causing me pain.
Tengo tanto gas que me da vergüenza y me está causando dolor.
I burp and pass gas constantly, especially after eating certain foods.
Eructo y expulso gases constantemente, sobre todo después de ciertos alimentos.
The gas comes with a lot of cramping and a gurgling stomach.
Los gases vienen acompañados de calambres y ruidos en el estómago.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R14 Flatulence and related conditionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026