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.
HIV and AIDS social issues. In many regions, social issues increase the risk of HIV infection making it difficult to tackle the global HIV epidemic effectively. Certain groups of people are more affected by HIV than others. Sometimes this is because they engage in high-risk behaviours, while others experience stigma and discrimination that stops them from approaching HIV services.
Many factors can lead to AIDS discrimination and stigma: 1  HIV is a deadly disease that many people fear. 2  Some adults in the U.S. still wrongly believe that they can catch HIV through casual contact, such as sharing a drinking glass or touching a toilet seat.he first step might be to seek support from people who understand what you're going through. 1  Ask your doctor about local HIV/AIDS support groups. 2  Find a hotline by looking in the yellow pages of your telephone book.