Natural Remedies for Gas and Bloating: 20 Effective Home Solutions

We all love to eat spicy and delicious food. Sometimes, we overeat and this results in stomach pain and bloating. Does this mean that you will stop eating? Well there is no need for that, since there are many home remedies which can solve heart burn and bloating. It is not always spicy food that leads to gastric problems. There are several other factors that can cause heartburn or acidity. Controlling those factors is the first step towards preventing those painful stomach cramps. The most common cause of temporary bloating is gas in the abdomen, about half the gas in the digestive system is swallowed air. The rest of the gas in the abdomen is produced by bacteria in the gut. When the food can’t move properly through the gastrointestinal tract, gas builds up in the intestine causing acute discomfort.

Causes of Gas:

Indigestion is a sign of underlying problem such as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers and gallbladder disease. Indigestion also called dyspepsia is a feeling of fullness and discomfort during or after a meal. Bloating can be accompanied by burning or pain in the upper stomach.So what can cause such a severe gastric pain?

• Both physical and mental stress can cause bloating and indigestion. Stress triggers over-secretion of gastric juices in the stomach, this corrodes the wall of the stomach causing ulcers. These ulcers cause burning feeling in the stomach. Generally, acute gastric problems abate easily but chronic gastric problems cause ulcers on the stomach and intestinal walls. Sometimes, indigestion can also happen even if you don’t have ulcers and other gastric problems.
• Over consumption of alcohol and smoking can not only increase the risk of cancer but can cause gastric problems in the long run. Alcohol also cause liver dysfunction, if the liver is not working properly then the production of gastric juices will go down. This will cause gastric problems in the long run.
• Too much of oily, spicy and fast foods can cause acidity. These foods have high quantity of fat, since fat takes time to digest it causes bloating and loss of appetite. If you are allergic to any food then bloating and gastric pain can occur.
• Having drugs like aspirin, nicotine (present in cigarettes and raw tobacco), corticosteroids, beta-blockers and erythromycin can cause gastric problems as well. Sometimes, gastric problems can happen due to birth control pills and thyroid medication.
• Disturbance in the gastric mucosa leads to acid secretion. These acids come in contact with nerve-endings in the stomach causing pain and discomfort.
• Drinking carbonated beverages and having acidic foods can cause bloating as well.
• Eating without chewing properly, sucking candies and drinking with a straw, chewing gum can also contribute to gastric pains. This happens because you swallow too much air.
• Those who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome have gastric pains often.
• Conditions like celiac disease and lactose intolerance also leads to abdominal pain since the stomach can’t digest the components of the food.
• Excess hormone secretion during pregnancy can cause bloating as well.

Sometimes having some acidic or gas-inducing foods can cause belching, heartburn, bloating and flatulence. Here is a list of foods you should avoid if you are prone to frequent heartburn or acidity: 1. Beans and lentils contain indigestible sugars called oligosaccharides. These sugars are generally broken down by bacteria in the intestines. When the complete breakdown of oligosaccharides doesn’t take place then bloating occurs. 2. Fruits and vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, prunes and apricots can also trigger acidic reaction in the stomach. 3. Sweeteners like sorbitol and fructose are added to many processed foods and some may find it difficult to digest. So one should have less artificial sugars. 4. Dairy products can be a source of intestinal irritation if a person is allergic to lactose or milk sugar. 5. Wholegrain has many health benefits but it can cause bloating and gas problems. Wholegrain have high amount of fiber which is difficult to digest, so it causes bloating. Drinking water will help the fiber to pass through the intestine smoothly thus reducing the risk of bloating.

Symptoms of Gas:

• Gas in the stomach, besides making itself obvious at the most inopportune moments, can also be extremely painful.
• It can manifest due to a number of factors, including excess alcohol intake, eating spicy food, and insufficient chewing of food, digestive disorders, bacterial infections or foods that release excess gas.
• Symptoms of gas in the digestive tract include bad breath, flatulence, abdominal bloating, and lack of appetite, belching and coating on the tongue.
• There is nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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