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Gas

Passing gas can be embarrassing. But everyone does it. Find out the causes of gas and how to control burping and flatulence.

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Educational information only. This explains health information to discuss with a qualified clinician; it is not a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment. Medical Information & Safety.

Definition

Passing gas can be embarrassing. But everyone does it. Find out the causes of gas and how to control burping and flatulence.

Concept record

Canonical title
Gas
Alphabetical key
G
Category
Educational Resource
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Belch, Burp, Eructation, Flatulence, Flatus
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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