Question 1

i have a lot of gas?

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Slow down eating: Most gas you pass is swallowed air.  Slow down your eating so you are not swallowing air, and it should improve.  If not, then you need to be seen.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of gas?

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The symptoms of Gas include::   Abdominal bloating.

Question 3

is holding in gas bad for you?

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Not bad: But uncomfortable. Find a private place and eliminate your gas all the best.

Question 4

are there any foods that absorb gas?

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No: No foods absorb gas but some help make gas.  Activated charcoal as a supplement can help absorb gas.  But if gas is a persistent problem for you, dietary modification will help.

Question 5

how to ease gas on a high fibre diet?

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Trial/Error: Increased gas (flatulence) is a common side effect. Gas occurs because bacteria in colon produce gas as a by-product .Since bacteria vary in their ability to digest different types of fiber  Which include psyllium seed,fruits vegtables,oat bran,synthetic cellulose (methyl cellulose), and calcium polycarbophil.Therefore try different types of fiber to add slowly and plenty of water.

Question 6

its probably gas, just want to make sure.

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Chest Pain vs. Gas: Any check pain needs to be checked out by your doctor.  Please see him/her.  Whatever it is, the doc can help.  If gas, that can be treated as well.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

frequenly gas relies for me how to control?

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Gas: If you mean bowel gas avoid peas and beans(leguminous food).

Question 8

does sex give you gas?

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It might: Depends on how active/ vocal/ verbal u are. Yes it can.

Question 9

what helps to pass gas.

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Simethicone: You could try Simethicone over the counter at the pharmacy.

Question 10

why do infants get gas?

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Multiple factors: Infants naturally produce gas as part of the digestive process.  Gas is a natural byproduct of both breast milk and formula.  Breastfed babies may also produce more gas according to what is in mom's diet.  Legumes, some vegetables and sometimes dairy products may lead to increased gas in your baby.  Babies also get gas from swallowing air during feeding. This is why burping is important.

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