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What causes slow gut motility and is excessive gas always caused by diet or are there also medical reasons for it?
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Slow gut motility: There are many reasons. Could be from diet or from medical reasons like thyroid problem, dyspepsia, autonomica nervous system problems, electrolytes problems. If life style/dietary changes doesn't help you should see a physician.
Answered 10/4/2013
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