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When gas is very painful, does that mean anything. or do i just need to lay off spicy foods?
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Distention: Gaseous distention or expansion of the colon may produce discomfort, but more serious problems like infections, poor circulation, kidney stones and other things can produce similar symptoms, a visit to your doctor or the er is warranted to make sure that nothing serious is happening.
Answered 3/31/2016
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