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Posted by HFHSM.D.-rf on March 08, 1998 at 22:12:13:

In Reply to: Flatulence posted by Frank on February 18, 1998 at 00:09:24:

: I have had a problem with gas for 22 years. Recently, I have purchased probiotics (multi-bacteria pills) from the General Nutrition Center. Now when ever I have gas it do not seem to smell as bad and I do not seem to have it as often. I have taken 2 pills a day since 2/4/98. I wonder why everything else I have tried have not worked. And am I going in the right direction.
  I have taken lastase caps/charcocaps/beano and avoided the usual gas culprits.
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Dear Frank,
Abdominal gas comes from one of two possible causes.  Often people complain of gas because they are air swallowers.  This air swallowing may be the result of talking or drinking while eating or from being a mouth breather.
The second major cause of gas is fermentation of nonabsorbale materials e.g. cabbage or breakdown of lactose by colonic bacteria.  I am uncertain why your symptoms should improve by taking this new pill.  I can only surmise that you have somehow altered the relative proprtions of bacteria in your colon to reduce the oganisms involved in this bacterial breakdown of nonabsorbed foods. If you are not having any other medical problems there is probably little risk in continuing the probiotic  pill.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
HFHSM.D.-rf
keywors:aerophagia, gas, colonic bacteria
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