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I'm a vegetarian. i don't eat a high-fat diet. i can't understand why i have gas so often and why i frequently have stools that float or are ragged.
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Go dairy free: Dairy free except yogurt- may be difficult for a vegetarian.Check with your doctor to rule out Gall bladder disease.
Answered 4/3/2016
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