Gas in the Digestive Tract

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Mon May 10 16:27:15 1999


This information is from InteliHealth - the Home to Johns Hopkins. There is a sketch of the digestive system at this web site. Here is an outline of the information which you will find there:

1.) What causes gas? a. Swallowed air b. Breakdown of undigested foods

2.) Which Foods Cause Gas? a. Sugars b. Starches c. Fiber

3.) What Are Some Symptoms and Problems of Gas? a. Belching b. Flatulence c. Abdominal Bloating d. Abdominal pain and discomfort

4.) What Diagnostic Tests Are Used?

5.) How Is Gas Treated? a. Diet b. Nonprescription medicines c. Prescription medicines d. Reducing swallowed air

For more information about the about points, here is the web site:

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH

{The next to the last letter is a capital letter ( i = I) }

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