There are two purposes to this lesson. First we want the kids to identify what giants they are facing. In order to do that they must. understand what a giants is. The word giants must be explained to them or it can be confus-. ing. A giant is a big problem in their life that they feel they cannot handle. We donât want. the kids to think a giant is a 9 foot tall man.
Excess gas may be a symptom of a more serious chronic condition. Examples include diverticulitis or an inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Excess gas and bloating may also be a symptom of bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine from conditions such as diabetes.
They can be caused by something as simple as swallowing air or eating the wrong foods. Less often, gas and bloating are signs of something imminently more serious, ranging from intestinal disorders to potentially life-threatening malignancies in the lower digestive tract, such as colorectal cancer. Common Causes of Gas and Bloating The two main causes of gas are swallowed air and the breakdown of food that leads to the production of gas. The latter is especially true when foods are high in sugar, starch, or fiber.