Question 1

does sex give you gas?

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

Question 2

do nuts give people gas?

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Flatus: Nuts, seeds and legumes may cause gas in susceptible people.  Products like beano may help if taken before these foods are consumed.

Question 3

can avocados give you lots of gas?

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Yes: Gas production is common with cabbage, broccoli,  brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, peppers, apples, raisins, prunes, bananas, avocados and melons.

Question 4

how do i know what is giving my baby gas?

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Make a diary: Creating a daily diary of foods, bowel movements, and gas can be helpful in finding the culprit.

Question 5

will normacol give me less gas than fybogel ?

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Fiber: Unfortunately, all fiber supplements produce more gas. That is just the price of trying to be healthy. It usually gets better over time, and is nothing serious. More of a nuisance. You can certainly try different supplements to see which is best for you. Some people also try taking Probiotics instead of fiber, which usually does not cause the gas issue.

Question 6

what can i give my 2 week old to relieve her gas?

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Burping: I do not believe your baby's doctor wants you to give her anything.  If you need some help with learning good burping skills i would bet there are some women close to you that can assist.

Question 7

can you give babies caraway seeds to help with gas?

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No: The only gas product that has been shown to be safe in babies is simethicone.

Question 8

can buil up gas give you a feeling like you're going to faint?

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Yes: Any physiologic event can cause this.

Question 9

what is safe to give a 3 week old for gas! preferably natural!?

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Gassiness in infants: Oftentimes, persistent burping will release the gas. Compressing the baby's abdomen against your chest or one knee,  applying a warm compress on the abdomen, sitting the baby in a container with warm water that covers the belly, and rectal stimulation have been tried. Warmed formula or breast milk also helps. Others have recommended warm chamomile tea, gas drops (simethicone). Try changing formula.

Question 10

my wife gets horrible gas everytime she eats and beano doednt help what can i give her to help her?

Accepted Answer

Eat slower: She is probably swallowing a lot of air when she eats.  Have her slow down, chew her food slowly and eat smaller bites.

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