Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is normal to pass gas from 6 to 20 times per day. Common causes of gas include: 1  Swallowed air. If swallowed air is not burped up, it passes through the digestive tract and is released through the anus as flatus. Excessive air swallowing may cause hiccups.  Foods and beverages. The amount of gas that different foods cause varies from person to person.
Spinal Stenosis. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is defined as the narrowing of the spinal canal, most often in the cervical (neck) area and in the lower back (lumbar) region. This condition places pressure on the spinal cord, with patients most often experiencing problems when inflammation of the nerves occur as the pressure is increased.
Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition which involves the narrowing of the spinal column in the neck area. Similar to its counterpart, spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal column in the lumbar area), this condition is marked by stiffness, pain, inflammation, numbness, and weakness that can radiate throughout the Read more. Continue Reading â.