7 Signs Your Gas Or Bloating Is A Bigger Issue

Everyone experiences gas and bloating from time to time, but experts say the symptoms can also indicate other health issues.

Though unpleasant, gas and bloating are simply biological functions that every person — and animal — has to deal with at times. In fact, a large study found that 1 in 5 people in the United States reported feeling bloated at least once in the past week, often accompanied by distention (aka, when the stomach looks “swollen”). Not to mention, the average person passes gas between 13 to 21 times a day.