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    • Widespread belief attributes numerous gastrointestinal symptoms to intestinal gas.
    • Folklore and commercial interests promote gas-reducing products, often without strong scientific backing.

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    • It examines the clinical manifestations of intestinal gas, distinguishing fact from folklore.

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