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Other simple causes include: Swallowing air (this can happen when you chew gum, smoke, or eat too fast) Constipation Overeating Reflux (GERD) Weight gain Menstruation (in some women) Small bowel bacterial overgrowth (bacteria in the small intestine) Other causes could include medical conditions, such as: Infection Inflammation (such as a condition called diverticulitis) Irritable bowel syndrome Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Liver disease (abnormal buildup of fluid in your stomach or pelvis) Crohns disease Blockage in your bowel or bladder Hormones Cancer (ovarian, uterine, colon, pancreatic, or stomach) Mental health factors, such as stress, anxiety, or depression Some medicines containing acarbose, lactulose, or sorbitol Some medical procedures, such as a hernia repair, because doctors pump gas into your abdominal area to see while they are completing the procedure If your bloating is caused by something more serious, such as a medical condition, your doctor will treat the underlying cause

Avoid Triggers: Identify and steer clear of situations or emotions that prompt you to light up

Moving air will release some of the particles and odors from your clothes

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Launched in 1996, Esse's slim design and low-tar appeal helped boost KT&Gs record overseas sales of 61.4 billion cigarettes