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Risk factors

By Mayo Clinic staff

You're more likely to have problems with gas if you:

  • Are lactose or gluten intolerant
  • Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes
  • Have a chronic intestinal condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis or inflammatory bowel disease
References
  1. Gas in the digestive tract. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/gas. Accessed March 4, 2011.
  2. Living with gas in the digestive tract. American Gastroenterological Association.  http://www.gastro.org/patient-center/digestive-conditions/gas-in-the-digestive-tract. Accessed March 4, 2011.
  3. Gas-related complaints. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec02/ch008/ch008d.html . Accessed March 4, 2011.
  4. Abraczinskas D, et al. Intestinal gas and bloating. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed March 4, 2011.
  5. Picco MF (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla. March 15, 2011.
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