MEET OUR DOCTOR!
Best known for her role on C4’s Embarrassing Bodies, Dr Pixie is a practising GP in central London
Q I have really bad flatulence. It never used to be a problem but I have started a new job and am feeling stressed. I’m worried I’ll embarrass myself in front of my colleagues.
A This is a taboo subject but the reality is we all have to pass gas and can release as much as two litres in any given day!
Firstly, if you swallow air when you speak or chew gum, it can result in excess gas. Certain foods make us windier too, such as cabbage, broccoli, beans and prunes.
Constipation can also result in gas
