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What causes severe flatulance could it be connected to constipation which i have been suffering with for the past two weeks?
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Yes: Flatulence is gas that is created by the bacteria that colonize your gut, making up to 75% of your stool volume. Constipation is retention of stool, meaning more bacteria=more gas. A high fiber diet improves constipation, easing passage of stool, less bacteria, less flatulence-short term use of laxatives may help too, along with diet and exercise, as always!
Answered 7/6/2013
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