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1.  Abdominal Bloating
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels uncomfortably full and tight and may be visibly ...
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2.  Gas & Flatulence
Flatulence is a medical term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus. It is also commonl...
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3.  Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that often occur together. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ...
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4.  Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to break down a type of natural sugar called lactose . Lactose is common...
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  • Abnormally thin
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5.  Gallstones
Many people can develop gallstones and never know it. Gallstones are hard deposits in your gallbladder, a sma...
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8.  Ectopic Pregnancy
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9.  E. coli Infection
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10.  PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
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