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metamucil causes bloating
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrea Rodgers answered
28 years experience Emergency Medicine
You can: Metamucil will not make your gastritis worse. You can try Citrucel, but be sure to drink plenty of fluids and seek medical attention if you experien ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered
41 years experience General Practice
Healthy diet: Try eating a healthy diet before resorting to medication. Plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean meat, and plenty of water. Stay away from all sweets, ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. William Lages answered
68 years experience Rheumatology
Could but,: You could but it`s unlikely to be different. Better, eat high fiber foods and drink at least 6 glasses of liquid daily.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Hayek answered
45 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: Both the products you are talking may cause bloating and/or cramping.
You need to make sure that nothing else is causing this
Usually, this is not sel ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Brent Galloway answered
14 years experience Family Medicine
This is common: Gas and bloating is common at first with supplements like Metamucil. This should go away with time as your body gets used to it
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A member asked:
Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
Fiber sources: http://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/whats-the-best-fiber-supplement#2
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy ... Read More
A 22-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctor answered
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Yes: Metamucil work in the lower GI tract only
Drink plenty of water and eat vegetables / fruits high in fiber and whole grain cereals
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A member asked:
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Maybe IBS, but...: The GI tract has a very limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc. ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Lori Lange answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: Bloating is not caused by Tampons.
Watch your food intake. Certain foods can cause it.
Glutens in wheat may cause it. Spices and
food allergies speci ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
No: Not per se.
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