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Your stomach has many ways of surprising you. It may cause you to burp unexpectedly during a morning meeting or rush to the bathroom in the middle of a fancy dinner. Most of the time, these mishaps are nothing to worry about. But, sometimes, too much gas or gurgling inside can signal a health problem.
With that in mind, here’s what’s really going on with your gut—and when to be concerned.
Sources: National Institute of Diabetes and Diges... + 7
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