How to Relieve Intestinal Gas?

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

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