Flatulence: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with flatulence?

Flatulence may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the digestive tract may also involve other body systems.

Digestive symptoms that may occur along with flatulence

Flatulence may accompany other symptoms affecting the digestive tract including:

• Abdominal swelling, distension or bloating
• Bad breath
• Belching
• Change in bowel habits
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Nausea with or without vomiting

Other symptoms that may occur along with flatulence

Flatulence may accompany symptoms related to other body systems. Flatulence can occur as a nervous habit and may be associated with generalized symptoms including:

• Anxiety
• Emotional stress
• Nervousness

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

Flatulence is rarely a sign of a medical emergency. In some cases, however, flatulence may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

• Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, or palpitations
• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or inability to breathe, labored breathing, wheezing, or choking
• Severe abdominal pain
• Vomiting blood, rectal bleeding, or bloody stool