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Flatulence
Flatulence, or gas, is a clinical finding in which a person passes gas. It is abnormal to not pass gas, however increased flatulence can be a sign of a medical condition.
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What are some potential causes of "wet flatulence"?
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What is the definition or description of: Flatulence?
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Why do I have more flatulence at age 45 than I did when I was 30?
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I have foul smelling flatulence.does it signify any health issues?
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Can flatulence cause demented people to be shunned in memory facilities?
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Can my night time flatulence give my girlfriend a gag when she wakes up?
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What do you suggest if my flatulence has been smelling foul & they're frequent.?
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My granny has uncontrolable flatulence she finds it embarrassing how can she stop this?
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I have a sudden increase of putrid flatulence. Could this be caused by my change in diet?
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Can someone experience naturally potent flatulence on a regular basis without any dire medical explanation?
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My son's flatulence is foul smelling and almost on a regular basis. What is the cause and how can it be solved?
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