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Gas

In a medical context, "having gas" refers to having too much gas in the bowels. This causes burping, cramps in the belly, or flatulence (passing gas).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Is Symptom of

Viral gastroenteritis in adults

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Viral gastroenteritis in children

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Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)

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