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How to get rid of excessive gassy stomach?

Average person passes gas 14-23n times a day, and this is normal. But build-up of excessive gas in stomach can cause discomfort. This can lead to bloated stomach, abdominal pain and excessive burping/farting. So how to control it. Here are few ways to control or get rid of gassy stomach. 

Eating or swallowing habits to reduce excessive gas

Swallowing air while eating or drinking can cause gas deposit in stomach. We do swallow a small amount of air while eating which is normal. But eating or drinking too quickly, or chewing gum, or smoking can also lead to swallowing more air. Try eating and drinking slowly to reduce excessive gas build-up in stomach.

The best over-the-counter medicines for excessive gassy stomachs

There are a number of over-the-counter products that can relieve excessive gas build-up in stomach 

  • Anti-gas drinks or tablets helps to reduce the gas build-up in stomach.  

  • Lactaid® or lactose intolerant products can help reduce gas build-up in stomach caused due to consuming dairy products. 

  • Using aspirin can help with stomach pain If and may reduce some gas. However, if you have an aspirin allergy, this treatment option should not be used. 

  • There are digestive medications which help in break up the sugar in food that causes excessive gassy stomach

  • Your stomach has good (normal flora) and bad bacteria. The bad bacteria may contribute to excessive gas, therefore, a probiotic supplement such as yogurt also help to restore the good and bad bacteria which help in reducing the gas in stomach.

Home remedies to reduce gassy stomach

There are some Indian home remedies that may help reduce excessive gas in stomach 

  • Variety of tea such as turmeric tea, peppermint tea, chamomile tea, may provide gas relief

  • Apple cider vinegar with water also helps

  • Walking, running, or any body movement help in releasing excessive gas in the stomach

  • Gently massaging abdomen also expel trapped gas in stomach

  • Certain yoga also help in releasing gas

These remedies are not working? See a gastroenterology specialist in Faridabad. Sarvodaya Hospital, Sec-8, Faridabad has the best gastroenterologists who will help with further diagnosis and treatment to get read of gassy stomach.

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