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A 45-year-old female asked:

I might have bacterial overgrowth syndrome & been very bloated & gassy lately. can i still take florastor & eat foods correlated to high gas in small amounts (fruits, cabbage, broccoli, tomato, asparagus). i have a lot of gas after i drink water. ?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe
Family Medicine 60 years experience
Need more info: Your symptoms are significant and should be addressed by your family physician or a gastroenterologist. There are several conditions that may be causing your symptoms and requires a physician's examination to delineate the cause of your complaint and set up a treatment plan.
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