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Tips for Reducing Belching, Intestinal Gas and Bloating

Tips for Reducing Belching, Intestinal Gas and Bloating

February 22, 2019

Belching, gas and bloating are very common occurrences for anyone of us. Although belching and gas in restricted amount is not anything harmful, bloating may not feel that good. And any three of these may become embarrassing and uncomfortable in public. But what is the difference between the three and what do these mean exactly? Let us see.


Belching


Belching simply means burping. Belching or burping is the process of expelling intestinal or gastric gases from our mouth and usually a loud sound accompanying the gases. Belching is caused by swallowing of excess air than what is required, which gets stuck in the oesophagus. Belching is not harmful and is not a sign of any underlying disease. Although chronic belching may point to some problems like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).


Intestinal Gas


Our body builds up gas inside the stomach and the intestines during the digestive process. This is a normal occurrence, but when this gas is built in excess quantity, it causes discomfort. Excess gas may not be able to escape the body so easily, and hence the feeling of pain and discomfort. Intestinal gas usually builds up because of excessive eating or eating foods which are rich in spicy or fatty content, whereas upper digestive tract gas is usually built up because of excessive air swallowing. Incomplete digestion process can also be a cause for intestinal gas.


Bloating


Bloating is the condition of having a feeling of fullness in the stomach, even if you do not eat much. Overeating, excessive salt or carbohydrate intake, acid reflux, fast eating, dairy products and fatty foods are some causes of bloating. Bloating may also be caused by the presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines. Bloating in some cases can be described as a symptom of intestinal gas, although there are many reasons for bloating as we have seen. 


Tips to Reduce Belching, Gas and Bloating


Now that we know what is belching, gas and bloating, and also have an idea as to why they are caused, let us take a look at how to prevent these occurrences. 
Belching can be reduced or prevented by doing the following-


1.    Slow eating and drinking – Eating and drinking slowly allow the food to break easily and enter the stomach smoothly. This prevents entry of excessive air while eating and only the necessary amount of air is allowed in. 


2.    Avoid carbonated drinks – Carbonated drinks should be avoided to reduce bloating. These drinks are filled with the carbon dioxide gas, as the name suggests. The gas is released inside the digestive tracts and causes excessive belching.


3.    Avoid chewing gum – Try to avoid chewing gum and candies as consuming chewing gums and candies, involve a lot of opening of the mouth. This sucks in excessive air, which gets stuck in the oesophagus and causes belching.


4.    Quit Smoking – While sucking in the smoke, smokers tend to inhale a lot of air along with the smoke, which causes belching later on.
Intestinal gas can be reduced and prevented by the following-


1.    Prevent high-fat foods – Fatty food slows down the process of digestion, allowing residue food to stay in the stomach and intestines for a long time. This generates gas in the intestines.


2.    Diary/Lactose elimination – If you seem to be getting gas from consuming dairy products, then you may be lactose intolerant to some extent. Elimination of lactose elements from your diet will be the best option to prevent gas.


3.    Reduce high-fibre foods – High fibre foods have many benefits, but also produce a lot of gas. To reduce gas with immediate effect, try eliminating high fibre food from your diet and when the symptoms start reducing, you can add back the fibres.


4.    Common gas causes – These are some foods which are known to create gas in the stomach: beans, peas, lentils, cabbage, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, whole-grain food, mushroom, carbonated drinks, beer.


Bloating can be reduced and prevented by the following-


1.    Eat less more times – Try to eat less quantity of food during a meal, while having four to five meals a day. This gives the stomach sufficient time to digest the food properly from a single meal, while a greater number of meals mean enough energy for your body.


2.    Avoid the causes of gas – Any food or beverage that give you gas should be avoided since gas is a big reason for the occurrence of bloating.


3.    Avoid constipation – Constipation can be a big cause for bloating and preventing constipation can prevent bloating. Constipation can be prevented by consuming fibre-rich foods, but you must be careful not to overdo the fibre as it can cause gas.


4.    Probiotics – Probiotic supplements and drinks can have a good effect on bloating. This is because the bacteria that produce gases in the stomach is killed by the probiotic supplements, preventing bloating in the stomach.


5.    Peppermint oil – Sometimes the impaired movement of digestive muscles may be the cause of bloating. Peppermint oil works as a muscle relaxant which allows a free movement of the digestive muscles, preventing bloating.


These are some ways through which you can prevent belching, gas and bloating at home itself. For the chronic betterment of these conditions, try to incorporate a healthy lifestyle. Try Gas-O-Fast for instant relief from bloating, belching and gas. Gas-O-Fast comes in a plethora of flavours, to suit your taste buds and does not have any side effects. Use Gas-O-Fast today for quick and effective relief from acidity and its symptoms.


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