Digestive Myths
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 30, 2023
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Myth: It Takes Years to Digest Gum
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Myth: Spicy Foods Cause Ulcers
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Myth: Heavy Lifting Causes Hernias
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Myth: Only Alcoholics Get Cirrhosis
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Myth: Nuts Lead to Diverticulitis
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Myth: Beans Cause the Most Gas
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Myth: No Dairy for Lactose Intolerant
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Myth: Smoking Relieves Heartburn
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Myth: Aging Causes Constipation
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Myth: Fiber No Help With Diarrhea
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Myth: You'd Know If You Had Cancer
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Myth: Colonoscopies Are Terrible
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Myth: Heartburn? Sleep Sitting Up
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Myth: IBS Is All About Your Diet
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Myth: Stress Causes IBD
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Myth: Celiac Means Ongoing Pain
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