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Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Question: I pass smelly gas often frequently and quietly without warning, sometimes under very embarrasssing circumstances like in a meeting or at lunch.
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Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
simethicone tablet might help

Detailed Answer:
Hi there....

Thanks for writing in...

A course of probiotics like lactobacilli might help in good digestion.
Drink warm water at regular intervals.
Avoid foods that cause excessive gas production like pulses, beans, peas, potato, broccoli etc.
A tablet of simethicone might help when you have symptoms of excessive gas.
Regular exercise also aids in good bowel movements..

Hope this helps....

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence

Brief Answer: simethicone tablet might help Detailed Answer: Hi there.... Thanks for writing in... A course of probiotics like lactobacilli might help in good digestion. Drink warm water at regular intervals. Avoid foods that cause excessive gas production like pulses, beans, peas, potato, broccoli etc. A tablet of simethicone might help when you have symptoms of excessive gas. Regular exercise also aids in good bowel movements.. Hope this helps.... Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan