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I have bad upper intestinal gas and bloat from ibs diet had been changed and probiotic taken daily. why does simethicone and fennel tea make it worse?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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Every person is uniq: Uniquely different. Bloating and gas is from swallowing air. Try not to swallow or gulp. Intentionally breath calmly and make only small swallows but gas can be painful. See a gastroenterologist and ask their opinion. If simethicone and fennel tea make it worse - dont eat or drink those things.

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Answered 3/2/2016

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A member asked:

I have bad upper intestinal gas and bloat from ibs diet had been changed and probiotic taken daily. why does simethicone and fennel tea make it worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Chao answered

Dr Burns agreed

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