Intestinal gas production and gastrointestinal symptoms: from pathogenesis to clinical implication

Franco Scaldaferri, O. Nardone, L. R. Lopetuso, Valentina Petito, S. Bibbò, Lucrezia Laterza, V. Gerardi, G. Bruno, I. Scoleri, A. Diroma, Alessandro Sgambato, Eleonora Gaetani, Giovanni Cammarota, Antonio Gasbarrini

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Abstract

Intestinal gases are the expression of metabolic activity of gut microbiota in the gut, particularly carbohydrates in the case of H2, CH4. Alterations in composition of gases and air handling, directly or upon challenge with food are relevant for GI and extra-GI diseases. Assessing gas composition in breath can be a very useful tool for clinic, but technical issues are crucial (breath sampling, storing and analyzing). Aim of the present review is to summarize the understanding of the importance of intestinal gases in gastro-intestinal physiology and patho-physiology. Practical considerations on how to collect samples and instruments available for the clinic have also been provided.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)2-10
Numero di pagine9
RivistaEuropean Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Volume17 Suppl 2
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2013

Keywords

  • Intestinal gas

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