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Flatulence, or gas, is a clinical finding in which a person passes gas. It is abnormal to not pass gas, however increased flatulence can be a sign of a medical condition.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

14 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Buttock, Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

Is Symptom of

Lactose intolerance
Allergy
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Diclofenac and misoprostol
Actoplus met XR
Actos
Agrylin
Amitiza
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