SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth): Bacteria ferment food in the small intestine → gas
Celiac disease
GERD: May cause aerophagia due to frequent swallowing
Pancreatic insufficiency: Poor digestion → fermentation in gut
5. Medications
Antibiotics (disrupt gut microbiome)
Laxatives
Metformin (common diabetes medication)
Fiber supplements
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