Gassy Stomach

Are you suffering from a gassy stomach? Wondering what might have caused it? Tap- through this story to learn about some of the possible causes along with a few home remedies to get rid of this condition.

Passing out gas is absolutely normal. On an average, a human being passes gas about 14 times a day. This falls well within the healthy range. However, this is taken as something which is unpleasing and graceless. It is no less than an offense when done in public.

This is the reason which makes everyone be conscious about one's digestive health. You need to pay attention on the frequency of passing gas or having a gassy stomach so that you can have a sound health and also lead a graceful and respectful life.

If you pass gas too often, you must learn about its possible causes. Medical treatment is always an option, but if you know about the home remedies for a bloated stomach, you can help yourself.

Gas is one of the normal byproducts of digestion. However, excessive presence of gas indicates some abnormal condition in the digestive system. The main reason behind having a gassy stomach is the intake of air.

 You tend to do a number of activities regularly, which make you take a lot of air in unconsciously. Some of the common examples are mentioned below.

• Consuming carbonated beverages
• Having chewing gums
• Eating hard candies
• Eating more than required
• Excessive intake of fiber-rich foods
• Talking while having food

• Drinking through a straw
• Deep sighing
• Wearing skin-fitting garments
• Long term medication for common cold
• Over consumption of spicy, fried, or fatty foods

There are various ways by which you can get rid of this problem.

• First of all, avoid the activities which are mentioned above.
• Eat smaller meals. You may increase the frequency of eating. This will prevent your digestive system from working too hard, and will boost its functionality.

• Avoid having food rich in fat.
• While eating, chew the food carefully. Digestion begins in the mouth. If the food is not chewed properly, all the structures of the digestive system have to work more to break it down.

• Water is necessary for the sound functioning of your body's digestive and excretory system. Therefore, make it a point that you drink 8 - 10 glasses of water everyday.
• Avoid leading a sedentary lifestyle. Follow a moderate exercise regimen.

Following are some of the home remedies for a gassy stomach and its associated discomforts.

• Take a handful of lemon verbena leaves and boil them in a glass of distilled water for 15 minutes. Filter the water out and drink it.

• Add half a teaspoon of ground ginger and a teaspoon of honey to a cup of boiling water. Mix all the ingredients well. Drink it once a day.

• Coriander seed is also a great remedy for this condition. Eat a teaspoon everyday on an empty stomach. It relieves stomach pain caused due to gas.
• Soak 2 - 3 tablespoons of peach leaves in a glass of water for half an hour. Filter the water out and drink it mixed with a little honey.

• Have a cup of parsley tea twice or thrice a day.
• Mix one teaspoon of fresh grated ginger and a teaspoon of lime juice. Have it immediately after having a meal.

• Massage your stomach well with fennel oil before going to bed.
• Make a mixture of a cup of water, a teaspoon of baking soda, and 2 - 3 tablespoons of milk. Have it once a day.
• Rock back and forth either in a rocking chair or in any sitting position.

In severe cases, follow what has been suggested in the article for at least a month to obtain relief. However, if you fail to benefit from the home remedies given above, you should consult a health care professional. Timely medical attention and care will diagnose the underlying cause and treat that effectively.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.