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Health Tip: Controlling Gas

Health Tip: Controlling Gas

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(HealthDay News) -- Gas can cause abdominal discomfort, belching, flatulence, and other symptoms.

Here's a list of gas-causing foods and activities, courtesy of the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse:

Eating too many carbohydrate-rich foods, high in starches, sugar and fiber. These include beans, dairy products, soft drinks and fruit drinks.
Drinking very quickly.
Activities that cause your stomach to fill with air, including chewing gum, smoking, and wearing dentures that are too loose.