3. Food Intolerances
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Probiotics
Probiotic
Lactose Intolerance
Gluten Intolerance (Celiac Disease or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity)
FODMAP Sensitivity (fermentable sugars that cause bloating and gas)
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Foods
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4. Digestive Disorders
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Causes bloating, fullness, and cramps
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth): Bacteria ferment food in the small intestine → bloating
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Celiac Disease
GERD: Can cause aerophagia due to frequent swallowing
Pancreatic Insufficiency: Poor digestion → fermentation in the intestines
5. Medications
Antibiotics (disrupt the Gut microbiome)
Laxatives
Metformin (a common diabetes medication)
Fiber supplements
🩺When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you experience excessive flatulence and also:
Gas or abdominal pain
Diarrhea or constipation
Weight loss
Blood in your stool
Fatigue
Changes in appetite
Recent dietary changes that worsen symptoms
✅How to reduce excessive gas
Keep a food diary – Identify triggers
Try a low-FODMAP diet – Helps many with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Eat more slowly and chew thoroughly
Try probiotics – Help maintain a balance of gut bacteria
Avoid gas-producing foods (temporarily)
Exercise regularly – Moves gas through the digestive system Intestines
Use digestive enzymes or lactase (if needed)
🧪Diagnostic tests recommended by a doctor
Hydrogen breath test (for lactose intolerance or SIBO)
Celiac panel (blood test)
Stool tests (for infections, fat malabsorption)
Endoscopy/colonoscopy (in severe or chronic cases)
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