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Hi, for the past month i've been haveing excessive gurgling and gas in my stomach. bloating some cramps.it also came on wit a cold. what could this be?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Gut flora: The most likely cause of your gas and bloating is imbalanced intestinal bacteria, which would be more common after the use of antibiotics or antifungals. Try a probiotic like culturelle for 2-4 weeks to re-establish the proper balance. Otherwise, see your doctor.

Answered 3/23/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, for the past month i've been haveing excessive gurgling and gas in my stomach. bloating some cramps.it also came on wit a cold. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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