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I am having severe. flatulence and can't breathe properly because of this heaviness in the chest is also felt. pl advice.
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Flatulence: Increased gas can come from many things . . . Half the gas we have in us is swallowed the other half from bacterial production so . . . Stop carbonated beverages and eat slowly, cut down vegetables and beans, consider gas-x [simethicone] and beano and see if you improve.
Answered 11/8/2015
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Control your meals: Take smaller portions of meals, avoid certain foods like beans etc.You can also try mylicon, Tums (calcium carbonate) or gasex an hour before meals.
Answered 11/28/2017
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