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A 19-year-old female asked:
Extreme bloating and stomach pains. should i drink dandelion root tea at night to poo in morning?how long can i take this? can u get dependent? im 19
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Stomache issues: I suggest you lower your gluten intake, try prune juice and avoid binding foods like rice and banana . If it doesn't improve after a week, please see your doctor to be sure it is not something more serious
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