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What can you do to treat flatulence that causes fecal leaking?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

U need surgery: Of teh shincter and possibly other surgery, you need to see a gen surgeon or gyn surgeon who specailizes in this type of surgery.

Answered 10/12/2012

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