Article: STOMACH ACHE FROM SUGARLESS GUM.(LIVING)

Byline: Ed Blonz

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I wanted to pass along some information that might be helpful to others. My daughter had been having problems with stomach aches, and we weren't sure whether it was a symptom of a medical condition, stress or even a food allergy. Our family physician asked about a number of things, including whether she chewed gum and ate sugarless mints. When he asked this question, I could see my daughter's eyes light up, as she always chews sugarless gum. Since we eliminated the gum, her stomach problems have disappeared. - S.A., Martinez, Calif.

DEAR S.A.: My hat is off to your family doctor. The sweeteners most commonly used in ...

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