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A member asked:

Is there any relation ship between stomach gas and constipation?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Gas and constipation: Yes there can be.If you are constipated you can have more gas, as stools remain in the colon and there is production of gas.Also the gas has bad odour.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 5/10/2012

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Yes: Excess fiber and/or inadequate fluid intake will cause gas, bloating and constipation.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2012

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