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… Gas (Flatus) On this page: Overview Overview Gas (flatus) is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is normal to pass gas …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Gas (flatus), bloating, and burping are all normal conditions. Gas is made in the stomach and intestines as your body …
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… Abdominal Gas and Colic On this page: Overview Overview What causes abdominal gas in babies? Some people have problems digesting milk … to remedy suspected food digestion problems. Causes of gas include: Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow …
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… Gas, Burping, or Bloating That Begins After Eating or Drinking On this page: Overview Overview Gas, burping, and bloating are common after you swallow air, eat foods that cause gas, or drink carbonated beverages. This is normal and …
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… Medicines or Vitamins That Can Cause Gas, Bloating, or Burping On this page: Overview Overview … and prescription medicines and supplements can cause gas and bloating. A few examples are: Aspirin. Antacids. … Multivitamins and iron pills. If you think that your gas, burping, or bloating may be caused by a medicine or …
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… infections? Group A Streptococcus bacteria, also known as GAS or strep, can infect anyone at any age. Infections … generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common … invasive group A streptococcal disease (also known as iGAS). Severe forms of iGAS infection cause streptococcal …
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… blood. Types of lung function tests include: Spirometry. Gas diffusion. Body plethysmography. Inhalation challenge … the amount of air left in your lungs after a normal exhale. Gas diffusion tests Gas diffusion tests measure the amount of oxygen and other …
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… and other diseases. Wood-burning stoves and poorly vented gas ranges. These can produce smoke or gases that can cause breathing problems. Unsafe drinking … the amount of fresh air coming into your home. Adjust gas stoves, or replace them with electric ones. Check to …
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… or curling irons Other hazards: The glass of a gas fireplace or glass-fronted gas fireplaces Open fireplaces Household appliances, such as … to 49°C to reduce the potential severity of a scald. Note: Gas hot water tanks have different minimum temperature …
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… vitamin or mineral supplement. Some foods may cause odour, gas, or diarrhea. Some may cause an obstruction in an … Asparagus. Garlic. Broccoli. Alcohol. Foods that cause gas These foods and drinks include: Beans. Cabbage. Onions. … vitamin or mineral supplement. Some foods may cause odour, gas, or diarrhea. Some may cause an obstruction in an …
