Reduce Tummy Gas

Posted on Apr 11, 2008 under Tummy Ache Treatment |

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Gas is generally the most common problem of tummy. Every body has to face this problem once or more in his life. This is the most common digestive problem which generally cause by the bad eating habits of the people.

Tummy gas is also known as intestinal gas. According to a research, conducted by National Institute of Health, people generally pass gas approximately 14 times in 24 hours. Generally gas is not a serious problem but it makes people to feel uneasy. You can get relief from this problem by understanding its causes and symptoms and by taking some preventive measures.

Some of the tips you kept in mind to reduce the intestinal gas includes:

You can get relief from this problem by avoiding the some categories of food which are not easily digested by your body. Foods which are rich in carbohydrates, fibers and fats generally create the problem of gas. What you eat and drink are the major factors on which this problem depends. Whole grains, beans, cabbage, peas, raisins, grapes, plums, corn, onions, are some of the food products which generally create gas. Some milk and wheat products can also be the cause of this problem. Gas is also caused by some drinks like soft drinks, beer and red wine.
Now days various types of medicines are available in the market which helps in reducing the gas problem. Charcoal tablet is a type of medicine which reduces the tummy gas. Studies prove that when we take these tablets before and after the meal, it significantly reduce the gas.
Instead of soft drinks, red wine and beer, try to concentrate on drinking noncarbonated liquids, water, clear soup etc.If you are drinking beer, first pour into glass so that some of the fizz will come out.
Make a list of those food products which generally causes tummy gas and try to avoid them.
While eating the food, try to eat food slowly and chew your food more. Avoid bad eating habits and smoking.

Generally people get relief by changing their daily eating habits and sometimes using medicines which reduce gas. After taking all the preventive measures, if you still feel trouble then consult your doctor and tell him about all the problems in detail.