Why Am I Constantly Gassy?
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Medications To Reduce Gas
Taking activated charcoal tablets may help decrease the incidence of flatulence and its smell. Probiotics may help encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract, possibly reducing gas and its associated symptoms.4Gas By Jonathan Gotfried, et al. ‘Gas - Digestive Disorders.’ Merck Manuals Consumer Version, Merck Manuals, www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/symptoms-of-digestive-disorders/gas
Some people find relief from gassiness by taking over-the-counter medications containing simethicone or bismuth. Those who experience gas due to lactose intolerance may take over-the-counter products containing the enzyme lactase prior to consuming dairy products. Alternatively, they can choose lactose-free products.2Publishing, Harvard Health. ‘Gas (Flatulence).’ Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/a/to/z/gas-flatulence-a-to-z
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