Everyone gets intestinal gas and most pass about 1 to 4 pints of it throughout the day, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Although gas is normal, you may seek relief if you think you pass gas too frequently or if gas often builds up in your intestines and becomes uncomfortable.

Intestinal gas is often the result of eating too much or eating too quickly, and eating beans, dairy products and leafy greens like lettuce can also have the same effect.

Gas, or flatulence, is a natural body reaction. According to MayoClinic.com, most people pass gas at least 12 times a day. Still, foul smelling flatulence can cause embarrassment and awkwardness in social situations.

Becoming sleepy and gassy after a meal can put a wrinkle in your day, especially if you're at work. If you're struggling to stay awake or trying to control flatulence around others, you're distracted from more pressing tasks. The types of food you eat are often the culprits.

Sorbitol is a sugar-based alcohol naturally found in small amounts in some fruits and berries, but it’s known more for its artificial synthesis and use as a sugar substitute. Sorbitol is commonly found in sugar-free products such as chewing gum, candies, ice cream and cough syrups.

Bacteria in the gut and chemical reactions caused by digestive acids create much of the intestinal gas people produce. The human digestive system generates from 500 to 2,000 ml of gas daily, vented as often as 40 times per day, according to Better Health Channel.

Many people joke about gas pain and its usual results, but when gas pain becomes severe it is nothing to laugh about. Sometimes, gas pain can be severe enough to mistake for a heart ailment or back problem.

Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling that occurs when gas builds up in the digestive tract. In addition to making your pants feel tighter, bloating can contribute to gas, an embarrassing problem that can lead to social anxiety.