Gas pain should resolve within 24-48 hours. Pain lasting over two days requires medical attention
The stomach is a muscular, J-shaped organ located in the upper abdominal cavity. It is situated below the diaphragm and on the left side of the body. The stomach has four main regions: cardia, fundus, body, and pyloric antrum. The stomach expands when full and contains folds called rugae
Enzymes are proteins that aid in breaking down food nutrients. Body naturally produces digestive enzymes for nutrient absorption. Deficiency can cause bloating, cramping, gas and diarrhea
Digestive system processes food into forms for absorption into bloodstream. System includes digestive tract and organs for waste elimination. Body requires nutrients for cellular synthesis and energy production
Lipases catalyze hydrolysis of fats using serine hydrolase mechanism. Most lipases act at specific positions on glycerol backbone. Use catalytic triad consisting of serine, histidine, and aspartic acid
Body produces enzymes to break down food into nutrients. Enzymes are released in saliva during chewing and digestion. Main enzymes include amylase, maltase, lipase, protease, lactase, and sucrase