How long do gas pains stay in one section of the intestine?

GI transit issues?: Gut motility is standard, as are most body functions, within a bell curve distribution. However, ileus or obstruction for whatever cause may pathologically distend a portion of the intestine. If present, this requires immediate attention. On the other hand, some people have visceral hyperalgesia--e.g. they feel gassy but may not have excessive gas retention (as seen in Irritable Bowel Syndrome).