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A member asked:

Ache in sturnum feels tight when take a deep breath noticed i am also burbing a lot and passing gas ?

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Dr. Kathryn Ko answered

Gas upset: watch your diet, avoid carbonated beverages until this passes.

Answered 8/8/2014

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