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My son is 16 years old and has an excessive amount of gas he poops 3 to 4 times a day and has so much gas. poops 3 to 4 times a day excessive gas?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Diet diary: Keep a diet diary for two weeks and see if you can pinpoint the food that is causing his problem, if no solution make an appointment with a gastroenterologist.

Answered 3/10/2013

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A member asked:

My son is 16 years old and has an excessive amount of gas he poops 3 to 4 times a day and has so much gas. poops 3 to 4 times a day excessive gas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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