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A member asked:
My friend has noticed that ever since she started healthier, she has been gassy and they smell very bad. is it normal?
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Try low FOD-MAP diet: She's probably eating more fiber, which she may not be used to and which is being fermented by her gut bacteria. Fiber also alters GI tract motility. I applaud her for eating healthier, but suggest she make some dietary substitutions under the low fod-map restrictions.Persistent gassiness deserves evaluation for unanticipated malabsorption (celiac disease, lactose intolerance) and inflammation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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