Walk for 10 to 15 minutes
Change body position frequently
Lie on your left side
Try gentle knee-to-chest stretches
Sip warm water
Drink peppermint tea
Drink ginger tea
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum
Avoid drinking through straws
Eat slowly
Avoid overeating
Limit gas-producing foods
Reduce beans, lentils, cabbage, broccoli, and onions
Limit high-fat foods
Limit artificial sweeteners
Try over-the-counter simethicone
Try activated charcoal if appropriate
Use a heating pad on the abdomen
Massage the abdomen gently
Practice deep breathing
Stay hydrated
Consider probiotics
Seek medical care if pain is severe
Seek medical care if bloating is persistent
Seek medical care if gas occurs with vomiting, fever, or blood in stool
