“How do you relieve gas and bloating?”

You need to know why you have these symptoms, so please check with your specialist for a diagnosis first. Treatment should be easy once you have a diagnosis.

Probably the most effective way is to lower carbohydrates in the diet. Humans lack various intestinal enzymes to break down many types of carbohydrates and thus we cannot handle large quantities or carbs. The
undigested carbs end up in the small intestine where they draw fluid into the lumen, resulting in bloating. When carbs reach the colon, they get broken down by gut bacteria and this produces gas that then gets released as flatulence.

Lactose intolerance is a classic example of carbohydrate malabsorption, causing gas bloating and even diarrhea. But other carbs are also malabsorbed, such as sucrose, maltose, fructose, fructans, etc. The Low FODMAP diet is an example of a method to reduce carbs in the diet. It is quite effective in relieving symptoms.

These symptoms are very common when you're not producing enough enzymes to digest your food properly or don't have enough good bacteria in the gut. This happens as we age, when we are not eating the best diet in the world or if we are really stressed out. It's very easy to fix however, taking a good healthy probiotic daily and enzyme with every meal can help eliminate these symptoms very quickly.

Keeping a food diet is a simple way of monitoring foods that may cause gas or bloating. Some foods that are contributing factors are onions, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, milk, spicy foods, greasy fried foods. Remember to eat slowly and chew completely. Try to drink after meals not during to prevent air in stomach during meals. If symptoms persist, please see a gastroenterologist for further evaluation.