Walk around for 10–20 minutes
Try gentle yoga poses (child’s pose, knees-to-chest, seated twist)
Lie on your left side for 10–15 minutes
Apply a warm compress or heating pad to your abdomen for 15–20 minutes
Drink warm water or herbal tea (peppermint or ginger)
Perform gentle abdominal massage in a clockwise direction
Practice slow deep breathing to relax abdominal muscles
Eat smaller meals and avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum and using straws
Reduce gas-trigger foods (beans, lentils, cabbage, onions, broccoli, dairy if lactose intolerant)
Consider an over-the-counter gas reliever (simethicone)
If lactose intolerance is suspected, try lactose-free dairy or lactase tablets
If constipation is present, increase fiber gradually and fluids; consider a gentle stool softener or osmotic laxative as directed
Seek medical care urgently for severe or worsening pain, a swollen rigid abdomen, vomiting, fever, blood in stool, inability to pass gas or stool, or symptoms lasting more than 24–48 hours