A pattern of gas and bloating may be an indication that a tumor is growing, especially if it worsens or is accompanied by bleeding. While the formation of a tumor may not be enough to cause a total obstruction, the increasing pressure placed on the colon walls can cause distress and even cramping in the upper intestinal tract.
The more general term glucose syrup is often used synonymously with corn syrup, since glucose syrup is in the United States most commonly made from corn starch.
Glucose syrup was the primary corn sweetener in the United States prior to the expanded use of HFCS production. HFCS is a variant in which other enzymes are used to convert some of the glucose into fructose. The resulting syrup is sweeter and more soluble. Corn syrup is also available as a retail product.