A 44-year-old member asked:
what could cause me to have gas, bloating, stomach aches, and constipation?
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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
41 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Possibly: Excess fiber and not enough fluids. Remember, anything with caffeine or alcohol dehydrates and therefore creates an imbalance of fiber and fluids. Drink 80-100 ounces caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily and eat a high fiber diet. If you are eating properly you do not need fiber supplements as this may cause an excess fiber and can lead to gas pains, cramping and constipation.
Answered on Mar 23, 2015
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