Flatus: Dietary changes are suggested for patients who complaint of excess flatus. These include a temporary trial of lactose and fructose avoidance, avoidance of sorbitol (which may be contained in diet foods and chewing gum), avoidance of ingestion of foods known to promote gaseousness (such as legumes and cruciferous vegetables), and a diet low in FODMAP. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FODMAP
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