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Tips to prevent bloating stomach?

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Diet/meds: Flatulence ( gas) and bloating can be related to the ingestion of gas forming foods ( cabbagen cauliflour, onions. Scallions) or indigestion, avoidance is primary. To aleviate symtoms medicine containing simethicone ( phazyme, gasx, generic simethicone) will help reduce gas builldup as well as simple antacids.

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Depends: Depends whether this has been a life long issue which is usually a food allergy or intolerance. If this is a relatively new thing, a trip to the gastroenterologist might be advisable. Sometimes new onset bloating necessitates a colonoscopy to rule out colon pathology.

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