Sip warm water
Drink peppermint tea
Drink ginger tea or chew fresh ginger
Take fennel seeds and chew or steep as tea
Use chamomile tea
Walk for 10–20 minutes
Do gentle yoga poses (child’s pose, knees-to-chest)
Try lying on your left side for 10–15 minutes
Apply a warm compress or heating pad to the abdomen
Eat a small, light meal (or avoid eating) until bloating eases
Avoid carbonated drinks
Avoid chewing gum and hard candy
Avoid drinking through a straw
Avoid foods that commonly cause gas (beans, lentils, cabbage, onions, broccoli, dairy if lactose intolerant)
Eat slowly and avoid overeating
Try over-the-counter simethicone as directed on the label
If constipation is present, increase fluids and fiber gradually or use an appropriate stool softener/laxative as directed
If symptoms are severe or persistent, seek medical care urgently if you have chest pain, vomiting, fever, blood in stool, severe abdominal pain, or a swollen hard belly