The information in this fact sheet was adapted from the Clinical Corner section of Digestive Health Matters, 2007; Vol. 16, No 1. Questions and answers in IFFGD’s Clinical corner are available free online to IFFGD members.
This information is in no way intended to replace the guidance of your doctor.
We advise seeing a physician whenever a health problem arises requiring an expert’s care.
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