Definitions
Flatulence
When to make a doctor’s appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Persistent or severe
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
- Unintentional weight loss
- Heartburn
Self-care
Avoiding certain foods, including beans and lentils, and limiting foods with lactose, fruits containing fructose, and the sweetener sorbitol. Taking a post-meal walk may help.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a doctor immediately if:
- Blood in the stool
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a doctor if:
- Persistent or severe
- Vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
- Unintentional weight loss
- Heartburn
