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Can ibs make my whole body swell? i've been eating a lot of dry gluten free granola and gluten free cookies. i think i may be over eating too.

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IBS: Ibs doesn't' t cause body swelling from fluid retention, but it can cause abdominal distension from gas build up. Drinking warm water , taking mylanta and applying a hot water bottle to the abdomen relieves gaseous distension. Reducing salt cuts down on fluid retention.

Answered 3/23/2016

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