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Ask the doctor: What should I do about bloating and gas?
Q. Every once in a while I get bloating and gas. It's uncomfortable and embarrassing. What can I do to get rid of it?
A. Gas and bloating are tough to talk about, but we've all have had to deal with these afflictions at one time or another. Although they're not pleasant, there are things you can do to prevent and treat them.
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