- 1. Eat more fiber
- 2. Avoid foods that ferment in the intestine
- 3. Taking teas
- 4. Massage the belly
- 5. Make an enema
- When to go to the doctor
The treatment for gases can be done through changes in diet, by consuming more fiber and less food that ferment in the intestine, in addition to teas like fennel, which bring relief from discomfort quickly.
However, when the gases are very annoying and are in a very high amount, causing pain and pangs in the belly, the doctor or pharmacist may recommend taking medications, such as Luftal, which reduce the symptoms caused by the gases, such as abdominal pain and bloating..
Find out everything you can do to get rid of the gases in the following video:
Some guidelines that help in the elimination of gases are:
1. Eat more fiber
A good strategy is to increase the consumption of foods with fiber, such as All Bran cereals, wheat germ, shelled almonds and eat fruits and vegetables 5 times a day. Check out a list of high fiber foods.
2. Avoid foods that ferment in the intestine
Sulfur-rich foods ferment in the intestine formed gases. So, one should avoid eating:
- Garlic; Cod, shrimp, meat, mussels, egg; Cabbage, cabbage; Beans, lentils, soybeans; Wheat germ.
In addition to reducing the consumption of these foods, it is necessary to drink water, about 1.5 to 2 liters per day. For those who have difficulty in drinking water, you can add half a lemon squeezed in 1 liter of water and take it throughout the day. Adding mint leaves to a bottle of water and ice also slightly changes the taste of the water, making it easier to drink water.
3. Taking teas
Another way to drink more water is to make a specific tea that helps eliminate gases, such as lemon balm or fennel tea. These teas can be taken warm or iced and help eliminate intestinal gases, bringing relief from symptoms quickly, and naturally. Learn more about Teas for intestinal gases.
4. Massage the belly
Another strategy that helps to loosen the intestine is to walk for 20-30 minutes and massage the area between the navel and the intimate area, while sitting on the toilet, for example. This stimulus helps to loosen the intestine, which normally promotes the release of trapped gases, relieving discomfort.
5. Make an enema
Emptying the intestine by opting for an enema is also an option. In the pharmacy there are several options, such as the glycerin suppository, which also helps in the elimination of feces.
To combat stomach gases, you should avoid chewing gum, talking while eating or eating too fast to eliminate the chance of swallowing air, as well as eliminating sodas and carbonated drinks from food.
When to go to the doctor
It is advisable to seek medical help when the pain caused by the gases is very intense and there are no signs of improvement even when following the guidelines above, or when the person has very foul gases on a regular basis and the belly is bulging.
In this situation, the doctor must assess health and check if there are any important intestinal changes, which must be treated, such as food intolerance or Crohn's disease, for example. Some of the symptoms that this disease can cause include intestinal irritation, bleeding, sensitivity to some foods, diarrhea and intestinal pain.
Watch the following video with Drauzio Varella and Tatiana Zanin, and find out what may be causing intestinal gas:
