What to do if you have bloating and gas

What to do with stomach bloating and hiccups? This is a question many people want to ask. First of all, we need to understand what causes stomach bloating and hiccups. It is mainly caused by liver depression and qi stagnation, liver depression and discomfort, which are what we usually call gastritis, gastric ulcer and other diseases. Such patients usually cannot smoke, drink, or eat spicy food. If the condition is serious, medication is needed to treat it. Let us take a closer look at what to do with stomach bloating and hiccups.

Hiccups are often caused by overeating. There are many causes of hiccups, including functional or organic changes in the stomach or esophagus. It can also be caused by biochemical and physical stimulation from external substances. For example: too much air entering the stomach and overflowing from the mouth, psychoneurological factors (such as vagus nerve excitement, pyloric spasm), bad eating habits (such as eating or drinking too quickly), excessive swallowing movements (such as too much or too little saliva), etc.

What to eat for bloating and burping

Although high-fiber foods are beneficial for your health, some high-fiber vegetables and fruits may increase gas. If you want to increase the amount of fiber in your diet for health reasons, start with smaller amounts to allow your intestines to gradually adapt, which can reduce bloating. The following foods are for your reference:

1. Radish: It is good at relieving qi and strengthening the stomach, and has the effect of clearing away heat and eliminating phlegm caused by qi stagnation and internal heat. Green radish is the best, followed by those with red skin and white core. It is best eaten raw, but people with stomach problems can make it into carrot soup. But be careful not to eat carrots and radishes together.

2. Beer: It can relieve gas, stimulate appetite and eliminate anger. Remember to use it in moderation, not in excess.

3. Rose: Put a few rose petals when making tea to relieve gas. If you are not used to drinking tea, you can brew rose tea alone.

4. Fennel: Both the seeds and leaves have the effect of relieving gas. Using the leaves as stuffing or cooking can relieve gas, strengthen the stomach, and relieve pain. It is most effective for chest and abdominal distension and pain caused by anger.

5. Hawthorn: It can relieve gas and pain, digest food and eliminate accumulation. It is suitable for chest and abdominal distension and pain caused by gas and food. It is also effective for tachycardia and arrhythmia caused by anger.

Dietary principles for bloating and hiccups:

1. Never eat too much food at once, or suddenly change your eating habits and quantity, as this can easily cause gastrointestinal changes and bloating.

2. Stomach bloating is mainly caused by poor gastrointestinal digestion. At this time, in addition to eating less regular meals, you can eat some nutritious foods that will not burden the stomach and intestines as snacks.

In the morning: Drink a bowl of rice milk with five grains. You can mix any four or more of red beans, mung beans, black beans, soybeans, millet, yellow rice, fragrant rice, brown rice, pearl barley, buckwheat rice, fine corn grits, black sesame seeds, and white sesame seeds and fry them into juice to drink.

Morning: Drink a glass of honey milk, take two calcium pills and a vitamin, and eat an apple.

Afternoon: Drink plenty of fresh water.

After dinner: eat an apple and a handful of dried fruits, such as pine nuts, walnuts, and candies. If your appetite is still good, you can drink a glass of honey milk before going to bed.

Tips to relieve gas and bloating:

1. Massage the area around the stomach in circular motions. Use cool peppermint oil (Tiger Balm, White Flower Oil) to massage in circular motions along the stomach.

2. Do simple relaxing exercises, squat down, wrap your arms around your legs and bend them, bringing your thighs close to your stomach. This will help your stomach digestion and relieve the feeling of bloating in your stomach.

3. Walk more when you have belching or flatulence, belch or pass gas to keep the stomach and intestines elastic. Never induce vomiting, which will cause gastroesophageal reflux. Get up and walk around, it will help to relieve the belching or gas.