Question 1

i've been sick for about 2 mnths now i can go to the bathroom but after i go i don't feel emptied an i feel like i struggle to go an i can't fart at all

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Incomplete evacuation is a common symptom with constipation. Try increasing the amount of fiber in your diet an start MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) at night. If not better see your doc.

Question 2

could you catch gastroenteritis from a fart from an infected person?

Accepted Answer

Would think not: The expelled air is not likely to carry any organisms.

Question 3

just a couple of days ago i switched to a gluten free diet because i believe gluten is what was making me sick.  ever since switching ive been good but been farting a lot & it always smells really strong like rotten eggs why?

Accepted Answer

Flatbush odor: That odor is from eating sulphur producing foods which include meat,poultry, seafood, beans,split peas.garlic, opinion and eggs. Ingesting activated charcoal capsules should reduce your flatus.

Question 4

can intense gas pains also be because of catching a cold from lightly dressing?

Accepted Answer

: Gas pains would be unlikely to be caused by above mentioned circumstances. Colds spread over a infinite ways of progression and symptoms and if pain becomes significant, seeking timely  medical attention would be best.

Question 5

i sniffed lighter gas when i was a kid. could it have any ill effects on me now?

Accepted Answer

Inhalant use : Can have long term effects including including blindness, neurological problems, cognitive problems and kidney damage.  Key to discuss with your physician all drug and alcohol use including tobacco.

Question 6

i work at a gas station am 32weeks my baby moves every single day and i don't feel sick is there anything wrong with dat.....

Accepted Answer

OK to work: Unless you have been given work restrictions you may continue to work during pregnancy. Proper precautions should be taken at industrial jobs including hand hygiene. Toxic fumes should be avoided. Working at gas station should not be a problem if precautions are taken

Question 7

what number of people get ill/die per year due to gas gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: In the US, gas gangrene is uncommon. It more often seen in war wounds and wounds occurring around farm animals. It can also occur in diabetics with poor circulation. The CDC has website and may have specific surveillance data on this. Google them.

Question 8

how many different people get ill/die per year due to gas gangrene?

Accepted Answer

US About a 1000/year: About 1000 cases a year in the us

link:
http://www.Spineplus.Com.Au/studynotes/geninf07.Htm

mortality of gas gangrene is about 19%

link:
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/6355502.

Question 9

i seem to get sick when i eat food that gives me gas.  lettuce, cucumbers, beans i seem to have a hard time with gas.?

Accepted Answer

Undigested sugar: Some types of sugars in bean and other plant sources are not digested and then fermented by bacteria in the colon. It is a common occurrence. Try an over the counter preparation like beano.

Question 10

i brought a new gas heater and since then i have been sick with the flu of and on...has this got anything to do with the gas heater???

Accepted Answer

Possible: Get a carbon monoxide detector or call your local fire department. Most departments can have someone come out and check the level.  Please go outside and get fresh air.

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I've been sick for about 2 mnths now i can go to the bathroom but after i go i don't feel emptied an i feel like i struggle to go an i can't fart at all

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Could you catch gastroenteritis from a fart from an infected person?

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Just a couple of days ago i switched to a gluten free diet because i believe gluten is what was making me sick. ever since switching ive been good but been farting a lot & it always smells really strong like rotten eggs why?

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Can intense gas pains also be because of catching a cold from lightly dressing?

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I sniffed lighter gas when i was a kid. could it have any ill effects on me now?

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I work at a gas station am 32weeks my baby moves every single day and i don't feel sick is there anything wrong with dat.....

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What number of people get ill/die per year due to gas gangrene?

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How many different people get ill/die per year due to gas gangrene?

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I seem to get sick when i eat food that gives me gas. lettuce, cucumbers, beans i seem to have a hard time with gas.?

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I brought a new gas heater and since then i have been sick with the flu of and on...has this got anything to do with the gas heater???

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