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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can Abdominal Bloating And Excessive Gas Be Treated In A 60-year-old Woman?

I m a 60 year old woman with gas only no pain or bloating it s ruining my love life.I ve tried extra strength gas X doesn t work,my diet is good I ve had my colon checked everything was good.I m looking for a solution over the counter this is driving me crazy because I never know when it s gonna happen.Thankyou and Help
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

-Use simethicone medication
-Avoid chewing gum.
-Limit your intake of carbonated drinks.
-Avoid foods that cause gas, such vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils.
-Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw.

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How Can Abdominal Bloating And Excessive Gas Be Treated In A 60-year-old Woman?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. -Use simethicone medication -Avoid chewing gum. -Limit your intake of carbonated drinks. -Avoid foods that cause gas, such vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils. -Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.