Gas (Flatulence)

Flatulence is reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle and swallowing less air. As you know, flatulence is not a serious complication but can easily be treated at home. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications are also beneficial for their treatment.

The best Treatable Home Remedies are:

Avoid carbohydrates rich foods that are more able to cause flatulence.

Low carbohydrates containing foods that are easier to digest:

• Bananas
• Citrus fruits
• Grapes
• Lettuce
• Rice
• Yoghurt

If people can't take as many carbohydrates but they should maintain their daily requirements. So consult the nutritionist before reducing carbohydrates rich food.

Other ways to reduce flatulence include:

• Eat smaller chunks of meals on daily basis ( at least 4 to 6 smaller meals per day)
• Add peppermint tea in your diet plan
• Eating slowly 
• Chew the food thoroughly for proper digestion
• Avoid chewing gum and carbonated drinks
• Quit smoking
• Intake of low lactose dairy products.
• Eat fermented beans before cooking
• Do physical exercises vigorously
• Place the charcoal pads inside clothing help to absorb released gas 
• Intake of probiotics 

Over-the-counter medications include:

• Antacids- It helps to reduce the acidic condition in the digestive tract. Those medications are more efficient which contain simethicone and bismuth.
• Probiotics- These products are helpful to kill bad bacteria and add good bacteria to the digestive tract.
• Lactase Products- Such as Lactaid and Dairy Ease for the prevention of people suffering from lactose intolerance.
• Beano- Helps to digest sugars in beans and many other vegetables. A doctor may also prescribe certain drugs that improve digestion quickly. That is good for reducing flatulence and bloating. 

Do not take any medications without a doctor’s consultation.

In case you exhibit any concerning signs and symptoms for flatulence, consult a medical professional as soon as possible.