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Have been to the doctors and i may have ibs or a food intolerance, how can i reduce gas and bloating?

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Dr. Richard Wasserman answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Increase fiber : Often a higher fiber diet will help gas and bloating think of metamucil crackers that taste good. Benefiber dissolves well in most any liquid and is not granular or gritty.

Answered 3/20/2013

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A member asked:

Have been to the doctors and i may have ibs or a food intolerance, how can i reduce gas and bloating?

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Dr. Richard Wasserman answered

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