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Occasionally i have a drink, in return i get gas. is this normal?

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It is a carb so yes: Alcohol as a carb can be metabolized by gut bacteria with gas as a byproduct. Try taking probiotics.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 11/8/2015

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Yes: Every time you eat something you swallow a little gas. So it is normal to have some gas so long as it is not excessive.

Answered 3/26/2013

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