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A member asked:

How do i pass the gas in my stomach when i don't have a medication? can milk do the trick?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Milk: If anything, milk can cause gas rather than relieve it.

Dr Longo agreed

Answered 6/13/2013

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