How to Treat Excess Stomach Gas and Bloating
How to Treat Excess Stomach Gas and Bloating
A large percentage of the population suffers from stomach gas from time to time, yet it is rarely discussed, usually because we're too embarrassed to say we're gassy. But folks, we all are sometimes, and there's absolutely no reason to be ashamed of it. It is a very uncomfortable feeling, and can cause real pain.
This is a problem that is becoming more prevalent due to modern food groups which encourage the build-up of gas in our system. But there are easy way to fix this in your own home.
Causes of stomach gas build-up
The main cause is poor digestion, meaning some undigested food remains in our colon and get fermented by the bacteria that live there. This process releases gas that builds up in our abdomen. Unfortunately, the most healthy and fiber-rich foods are the ones hardest to digest, and so will often lead to gas build-up.
- Intolerance to certain types of food can also cause this effect.
- Constipation will often lead to excess gas.
Symptoms of stomach gas:
- Frequent passing of gas
- Feeling as if bloated
- Loss of appetite
- Abdomen feels 'tight'
- Belching
- Jabbing chest pain
Getting rid of the excess stomach gas
1. Lie Down or try different positions
Lie down and keep your head elevated, this position will help pass the discomfort you are feeling in a few minutes. Remain in this position until the discomfort you're feeling is gone. You can lie down on your side, but still keeping the head elevated.
If you are in distress, another position you can take is kneels on your head with your rear in the end, this will encourage the passing of gas from your system.
When you are trying to push the gas out of your abdomen, make sure to do so on an empty stomach or over a toilet.
2. Drink more
Having excess gas in your stomach is usually a sign of poor digestion, drinking plenty of fluid helps moving the undigested remnants of the food from the colon. This is especially true when we eat a lot of fiber rich food, when the undigested food particles accumulate in the colon. So drink up.
Hot liquids help the most, try herbal tea, but even coffee will help get that gas along.
3. Add mustard
Mustard is said to decrease the amount of gas in the body as well as preventing its build-up, so try and add it to one of your daily meals.
4. Baking Soda
Aid a spoonful of baking soda to a cup of hot water and mix well. Drink this every couple of hours for quick relief.
5. Add Indian spices
Turmeric, cumin and cardamom are known to aid good digestion.
6. Add ginger
Adding ginger to your food or chew on the root will offer quick relief and aid your digestion.
7. Certain fruit can help.
Drink lemon juice or other citrus fruit juice. The papaya is a wonderful fruit to eat when bloated, and will help you get rid of that gas the fastest.
8. Avoid carbonated drinks
Consuming carbonated drinks is a big no no if you want to decrease the amount of gas in the body. Drinking these will lead to an increase in gas and may also lead to chest pain. more
A large percentage of the population suffers from stomach gas from time to time, yet it is rarely discussed, usually because we're too embarrassed to say we're gassy. But folks, we all are sometimes, and there's absolutely no reason to be ashamed of it. It is a very uncomfortable feeling, and can cause real pain.
This is a problem that is becoming more prevalent due to modern food groups which encourage the build-up of gas in our system. But there are easy way to fix this in your own home.
Causes of stomach gas build-up
The main cause is poor digestion, meaning some undigested food remains in our colon and get fermented by the bacteria that live there. This process releases gas that builds up in our abdomen. Unfortunately, the most healthy and fiber-rich foods are the ones hardest to digest, and so will often lead to gas build-up.
- Intolerance to certain types of food can also cause this effect.
- Constipation will often lead to excess gas.
Symptoms of stomach gas:
- Frequent passing of gas
- Feeling as if bloated
- Loss of appetite
- Abdomen feels 'tight'
- Belching
- Jabbing chest pain
Getting rid of the excess stomach gas
1. Lie Down or try different positions
Lie down and keep your head elevated, this position will help pass the discomfort you are feeling in a few minutes. Remain in this position until the discomfort you're feeling is gone. You can lie down on your side, but still keeping the head elevated.
If you are in distress, another position you can take is kneels on your head with your rear in the end, this will encourage the passing of gas from your system.
When you are trying to push the gas out of your abdomen, make sure to do so on an empty stomach or over a toilet.
2. Drink more
Having excess gas in your stomach is usually a sign of poor digestion, drinking plenty of fluid helps moving the undigested remnants of the food from the colon. This is especially true when we eat a lot of fiber rich food, when the undigested food particles accumulate in the colon. So drink up.
Hot liquids help the most, try herbal tea, but even coffee will help get that gas along.
3. Add mustard
Mustard is said to decrease the amount of gas in the body as well as preventing its build-up, so try and add it to one of your daily meals.
4. Baking Soda
Aid a spoonful of baking soda to a cup of hot water and mix well. Drink this every couple of hours for quick relief.
5. Add Indian spices
Turmeric, cumin and cardamom are known to aid good digestion.
6. Add ginger
Adding ginger to your food or chew on the root will offer quick relief and aid your digestion.
7. Certain fruit can help.
Drink lemon juice or other citrus fruit juice. The papaya is a wonderful fruit to eat when bloated, and will help you get rid of that gas the fastest.
8. Avoid carbonated drinks
Consuming carbonated drinks is a big no no if you want to decrease the amount of gas in the body. Drinking these will lead to an increase in gas and may also lead to chest pain. more
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Yes Pooja ji. Doctors should always be used for advise and correct treatment. But one should try to understand and observe why certain problems like gas occour. Following certain basic rules in daily life, daily diet as prescribed in Ayurveda, and also following yogic practices would greatly solving the problem. Avoiding canned food, aerated drinks, fast foods etc and sticking to natural, freshly available vegetables and properly cooked food and also timing of taking of certain food, only as much required by the body certainly greatly reduce the problem. I have noted several times people saying " Are yar, bad me ek goli khale, sab theek ho jayega !" is a totally wrong approach for any health related issue. Also, I have come across many people who block their heads with the idea that " this system of medicine doesn't work for this" or "how can this small pill work for this problem?" etc. One should keep one's mind open and use the best possible option available. I don't know how many people agree with my line of thinking. more
Feb 01
Acute gastic needs to be treated by doctor. Yoga and walk cant help in that. I suggest doctor tondon in noida for that. For day today life yoga and walk is adviced for healthy life. more
Jan 31
