Quick relief tips for gas and bloating
Today we are going to discuss one of the most common health problem
that is faced by almost everyone i.e abdominal bloating and gas. We are going to discuss every aspect of bloating. Here in this article, I will provide you with the best home remedies to cope with the bloating. I have discussed here the best foods that are useful for reducing bloating. Also, we will discuss the common causes and symptoms of bloating. You will also find here the medical treatment and drugs used to control the bloating.
· Bloating ·
Common causes of bloating
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How the body get rid of the
bowel gases? ·
Common symptoms of
bloating ·
Relieve bloating using
home remedies ·
Medical treatment for
abdominal bloating |
What
is bloating?
Bloating is a sensation of fullness and tightness of the abdomen. The term, bloating, is used interchangeably with abdominal distention.
This sensation of fullness and tightness is because of swallowed air or intestinal gas from fermentation.
What
are the common causes of bloating?
The most common cause of bloating is improper food. Gas, occurs because of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract especially, the colon and, is also the waste product of soluble fibers.
So, all those foods that contain fibers are responsible for bloating and gas in the abdomen when they are consumed irregularly. Fibers are present in fruits and vegetables abundantly.
How the body get rid of the bowel gas?
Our body release the bowel gas produced either by bacteria or
swallowed air by the following two methods:
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Belching:
Belching, also called burping is ability of the body to remove gas from
the stomach through the mouth.
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Flatulence:
Flatulence or farting is the method of removing the stomach and
intestinal gas through the anus.
Bacteria that are present in the intestinal tract causes the gas to be expelled through the anus.
Common
symptoms of bloating
1.
The
common symptoms that are related to bloating are:
- Sensation of fullness and distention of the abdomen.
- Pain, that can be anywhere in the abdomen and changes location
- quickly sometime they are so painful on left side that they are mistaken for heart pain
- Shortness of breath.
- Hiccups that is the spasmodic inhalation accompanied by abrupt sound.
How
to relieve bloating using home remedies?
Abdominal bloating and gas problems can be relieved at home using these given remedies.
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Five Anti-bloating foods to use for relief of bloating
Here are some of the foods that can be used to cope with bloating and gas problems.
Celery and fennel
These crunchy vegetables act as diuretics, helping you to get rid of the excess water and make you feel better with bloating.
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Celery plant |
Asparagus
This long and lean veggie has certain compounds that act like probiotics (use of microorganism to benefit human health) which aid in digestion.
Ginger
This anti-inflammatory food also has anti-spasmodic qualities. Which remove the spasm in your gastrointestinal tract caused by bloating and help relieve your pain.
Yogurt
Yogurt gives you a dose of beneficial bacteria. Which helps you keep your digestion efficient.
Papaya
Papaya is a sweet fruit containing an enzyme called papain, which helps in digestion and the breakdown of protein and avoid the bloating to occur.
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How to stop bloating after eating?
Most of the times we develop bloating immediately after taking meal. Here some of the tips that can be followed to stop bloating to develop.
Avoid eating
Eating more while your stomach is already bloated can be harmful. Most of the times we feel bloated, adding more food to the stomach will only make it worse. So, avoid anything to eat while you are already bloating.
Drink peppermint tea
Peppermint tea helps ease digestive problems. It contains menthol and menthol active ingredients that have digestive properties.
Go for a walk
Sitting down when you are bloated does not help, you have to move around so that the gas passes your system quickly.
so, it is better to go for a walk about 20-30-minute walk can help stop bloating. in addition to help in digestion, walking also makes your mind fresh and lifts your mood
Drink lemon water
Lemon drink has many benefits besides stopping. It enhances digestion, cope with inflammation and also helps in weight loss.
Reduce stress
Stress put your hormones out of whack which in return ruin your digestive health. So, use every possible method to reduce your stress.
Massaging
Massage the point that is 4 fingers above the navel for 2-minutes in each direction. Then massage the point 4 fingers below the navel. This will help in the case of bloating and heaviness.
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How to stop bulging of the belly in bloating
Bulging of the stomach is one of the Manifestation of bloating. It is a natural process.
To prevent bulging:
1. drink lemon water 30 minutes before having a meal.
2. Do not drink water after eating. The liquid dilutes the gastric juice and it takes longer for the juices to digest the food.
3. Drink tea with ginger. It calms the stomach and reduces gas production and intestinal activity.
4. Do not talk while eating, chew carefully and do not get hooked on fizzy drinks.
Medical treatment for bloating
There many over the counter (OTC) medication that can be used to treat abdominal bloating. These include:
1.
Food enzymes
Food enzymes are found in some products. They can be taken before food is consumed or added to the food that causes the bloating and gas.
2. Antacids
The most common treatment is antacids. These drugs enable the gas build-up to be belched away more easily and, in this way reduces the amount of bloating that develops.
3. Simethicone
Simethicone is an oral anti foaming agent that helps the body to expel the gas more quickly.
4. Other drugs
Combination of domperidone + metoclopramide + diphenhydramine + proton pump inhibitors are also used and have dramatic effects on bloaters and belchers.
So, this was a brief intro of abdominal bloating and home remedies as well as the medical drugs used to relieve bloating and gas.
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