Drink water slowly
Walk for 10 to 20 minutes
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum
Eat smaller meals
Skip salty foods
Avoid beans, cabbage, onions, and broccoli for now
Avoid dairy if it usually bothers you
Avoid sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol
Try peppermint tea
Try ginger tea
Lie on your left side
Use a heating pad on your abdomen
Take an over-the-counter simethicone product if appropriate
Use an over-the-counter antacid if heartburn is also present
If constipation is the cause, increase fluids and consider a gentle laxative if appropriate
Seek medical care if bloating is severe, persistent, or comes with pain, vomiting, fever, or shortness of breath