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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

The human body produces 0.5 to 1.4 liters of gas per day from food, water and swallowed air. The body then converts this gas into belching or gas through the rectum. There is a time when the person with flatulence feels colic and embarrassed. Knowing how to reduce bloating will help your stomach get back to normal. Read on to learn how to prevent gas.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Change eating habits

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   Identify foods that cause bloating. You probably already know which foods make you gas, but if not, start recording what you eat to determine which foods cause gas. When identifying foods that cause bloating, limit your intake of those foods or stay away from them at all. Some foods that produce a lot of gas include:
   • Vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower.
   • Beans and legumes.
   • Fruits like peaches, pears and fresh apples.
   • All products from barley and barley bran.
   • Egg.
   • Carbonated drinks, juices, beer and red wine.
   • Fried and fatty foods.
   • Foods and drinks high in fructose.
   • Sugar and sugar substitutes.
   • Milk and dairy products.

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   Eat slowly. Eating too quickly causes you to swallow a lot of air, which can lead to gas. To prevent this side effect, eat slowly. Chew food well and bite slowly to slow down and reduce the amount of air you swallow.

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   Brush your teeth between meals instead of chewing gum or mint. Chewing gum or sucking on mint or hard candies will cause you to swallow more gas, causing gas. Instead, try brushing your teeth between meals to reduce the amount of air swallowed.

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   Drink water from a cup, without using a straw. Drinking with a straw will increase the amount of air you swallow and lead to gas. Instead of using a straw, drink directly from a cup.

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   Make sure your teeth fit. Tight teeth can make you swallow a lot of air when you eat and drink. If your teeth don't fit properly, make an appointment with your dentist to correct your teeth. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Take supplements and medications

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   Use over-the-counter medicines to prevent gas. There are many types of anti-gas medications. Gas-X, Maalox, Mylicon and Pepto-Bismol are just a few of the many medicines that help you prevent gas. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure what medications you should choose or if the products you are currently taking are not working.
   • When choosing medications, choose a medicine that contains simethicone. This is the ingredient that reduces bloating by breaking air bubbles.

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   Add Beano to food to prevent gas. Beano contains alpha-galactosidase, which helps prevent bloating. In clinical trials, people who consumed foods with Beano pills had a significant reduction in bloating compared to those consuming foods without Beano.

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   Try using activated carbon. Some studies show that activated carbon can prevent gas, but other studies have shown it to be ineffective. Since activated carbon is a natural supplement, you may want to consider trying to see if it helps prevent bloating.

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   Try using chlorophyllin (chlorophyll). Chlorophyllin is a chemical made of chlorophyll, but it is not quite the same as chlorophyll. Some studies suggest that using chlorophyllin can help reduce gas in the elderly, but there is not enough evidence to show that this is effective. You can try using chlorophyllin to see if it helps prevent gas.
   • Do not use chlorophyllin if you are pregnant. There is not enough information available on chlorophyllin to confirm that it is safe for use during pregnancy.
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Method 3 of 3: Change your lifestyle

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   Quit smoking. In addition to its negative health effects, smoking causes you to inhale more air, causing you to gas. Stop smoking to reduce the amount of air you swallow and prevent gas.

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   Relax everyday. Stress and anxiety can cause bloating, so it's important to incorporate relaxing activities into your daily schedule. Try meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises to reduce gas caused by stress and anxiety.

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   Talk to your doctor about prescription medications if you find that diet or over-the-counter medications that aid in digestion do not resolve your gas problem. Physical disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes and bowel disease will cause flatulence no matter how hard you try to reduce gas in your gut. Your doctor will prescribe medicines to help you deal with IBS and other chronic illnesses. advertisement

Advice

• Do not sleep right after a meal.
• Fresh vegetables and fruits can cause bloating in people who usually only eat processed foods. This should subside after a few days. Don't neglect fruits and vegetables for your fear of gas. They are very important for health so do not exclude them from your meals.

Warning

• Heart attack It also feels like gas pain. If you have severe pain in your chest or abdomen that persists or gets worse, contact your doctor, the emergency room or call the emergency number where you live. Don't risk your life!
• If you have any of the following symptoms, you should see your doctor.
  • Strong cramps in the abdominal muscles
  • Sudden change or prolongation of bowel habits
  • Severe diarrhea or constipation
  • Bloody defecation
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Vomit
  • Pain and bloating
• When using antacids or anti-flatulants, always read the instructions. Make sure you use the correct dosage!
• ARE NOT Stop using any prescription medication without consulting your doctor! This is very dangerous and in some cases can lead to death!
• If you are going to take antacids or anti-flatulants while you are taking medication prescribed by your doctor, check with your doctor or pharmacist first! Medications that reduce acidity or anti-gas often interfere with the effectiveness of prescription medications.