What is Stomach Gas?

Stomach gas is an extremely common problem and leaves many people feeling horrifically uncomfortable, bloated, or with debilitating pain. If the gas keeps coming back and is accompanied by symptoms like intense abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea, it could signal a more serious condition; seek a recommendation from health doctors.

Curing stomach gas involves a combination of dietary adjustments, home remedies, and possibly medications.

How Can Cure Gas in the Stomach?

The first step in the cure for stomach gas is understanding its cause. Stomach gas is commonly caused by the following:

• Eating too fast: Swallowing air while eating quickly could lead to gas.
• Food intolerances: Some people may be sensitive to foods such as dairy, gluten, and many other foods present in these foods, all of which cause the production of gas.
• Stress: Stress can affect digestion, leading to gas buildup.

2. Change the Diet

Adjusting your diet is one of the easiest ways to reduce gas:

• Eat Slowly: One must eat slowly to avoid swallowing the air.
• Smaller portions: It is useful to eat less but often; this reduces the amount of gas produced by digestion.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to help with digestion and fight gas.

3. Use Home Remedies

A lot of home remedies relieve gas.

• Ginger: Ginger soothes the stomach. It has a tendency to reduce gas. Incorporate ginger into cooked food products, or make ginger tea.
• Fennel seeds: Chewing fennel seeds or drinking fennel tea helps prevent gas.
• Chamomile tea: The chamomile plant has properties that can calm and relax the digestive tract, hence reducing gas.

4. Exercise Periodically

• Walking: A simple walk after meals can help in reducing gas.
• Yoga: Some yoga postures, such as child’s pose and cat-cow, will relieve trapped gas.
• Deep Breathing: Deep breathing can be utilized for stress relief that, in turn, can decrease gas.

5. Medication

Medicines can also help in reducing stomach gas.

Dr. Kailash Mishra
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Prime Gastro Liver Clinic