What are the symptoms and causes of gas and fluid in the small intestine?

Symptoms of gas and fluid accumulation in the small intestine include abdominal distension, increased bowel sounds, and abdominal pain.

1. Abdominal distension

The accumulation of gas and fluid in the small intestine can cause the intestines to swell, causing bloating.

2. Increased bowel sounds

Bowel sounds are the sounds produced by the flow of gas and fluid in the intestines, and increased bowel sounds can be caused by gas and fluid accumulation in the small intestine.

3. Abdominal pain

Gas and fluid accumulation in the small intestine can cause abdominal pain, manifested as dull pain, distension, or colic, which is mainly caused by increased tension in the intestinal wall.

Gas and fluid in the small intestine may be caused by intestinal infection, intussusception, Crohn’s disease and other diseases.

1. Intestinal infection

Intestinal infections may be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or other factors. Intestinal edema and congestion caused by inflammation can lead to fluid accumulation and result in gas accumulation.

2. Intussusception

Intussusception will cause structural and morphological changes in the intestines, making it impossible for food and liquid to pass through the intestines normally, leading to gas and fluid accumulation.

3. Crohn’s disease

Crohn’s disease will cause continued inflammatory stimulation of the small intestine, which can cause damage to the intestinal mucosa and affect the rhythm of intestinal peristalsis, resulting in gas and fluid accumulation.