Drink water slowly
Walk for 10 to 20 minutes
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum
Eat smaller meals
Skip salty foods
Avoid beans, onions, and cruciferous vegetables for now
Avoid dairy if you are sensitive to it
Try peppermint tea
Try ginger tea
Use a warm compress on your abdomen
Sit upright after eating
Avoid lying down right after meals
Try gentle yoga poses
Take an over-the-counter simethicone product if appropriate
Use an over-the-counter antacid if needed
Reduce eating too quickly
Avoid straws
Limit sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol
If bloating is severe, persistent, or painful, seek medical care
