Walk for 10 to 20 minutes
Sip warm water
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum
Eat slowly
Stop eating if you feel overly full
Try gentle abdominal massage
Lie on your left side
Use a heating pad on your abdomen
Drink peppermint tea
Drink ginger tea
Avoid salty foods
Avoid large meals
Avoid beans, broccoli, cabbage, and onions for the moment
Avoid dairy if you are sensitive to it
Take an over-the-counter antacid if appropriate
Take an over-the-counter simethicone product if appropriate
Try deep breathing
Wear loose clothing
Use the bathroom if you need to pass gas or stool
Seek medical care if bloating is severe, persistent, or comes with pain, vomiting, fever, or shortness of breath