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Does watermelon cause gas?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not usually: But you may react differently to most.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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Dr. Steven Ferguson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Any food can causeit: Any food can cause it.Gas is caused largely when bacteria help brake down your food.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2016

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