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.
Common causes of gas and bloating include: 1  Swallowed air. 2  Foods and beverages. 3  Lactose intolerance. 4  Constipation. 5  Medicines or nutritional supplements. 6  A medical condition, such as a bowel obstruction or Crohn's disease. 7  Changes in hormone levels.