Metastatic bone disease occurs when cancer spreads from a primary organ site to bone. The spine is the most common location of metastatic disease. See the image below. Lateral radiograph shows sclerotic metastasis of the L2 vertebra in a 54-year-old man with prostatic carcinoma.
Sometimes, they can be tolerated in smaller amounts. For example, three glasses of milk a day may cause an individual excessive gas, but limiting milk to one glass per day may cause no problems. Sometimes tolerance to certain foods can be acquired. Many people complain that adding fiber to the diet causes gas.
Causes of Excessive Gas: Medications and Health Conditions. Excessive gas may be a side effect of certain medications, such as acarbose (Precose), a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, or those that contain the sugars sorbitol or lactulose. Fiber supplements may also cause flatulence. Excessive gas may also be a result of many health conditions.