"Abdominal bloating, that mischievous villain of the gut, has been causing quite a stir among folks far and wide." Yes, I've definitely noticed that this is a condition on the rise, and it's not just me and my problem. Thank you so much for all the important details related to this issue Doc. Some of them, I was surprised to learn, like about the fizzy drinks that I always assumed provided relief, instead of just the opposite. I'll be bookmarking this story and returning again and again for reminders :-)