Bloating and Distension: What's the Difference? - Rome Foundation
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While bloating and distension often go together, they have different origins and possible treatments. Here's what you need to know about the difference.
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Frontiers The low-FODMAP diet and the gluten-free diet in the management of functional abdominal bloating and distension
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Bloating and Distension: What's the Difference? - Rome Foundation
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