How to expel gas from the stomach?

In today's fast-paced life, omnipresent stress and poor diet often lead to unpleasant digestion problems. Every one of us has experienced discomfort due to irritating stomach gas at least once.

To restore balance and get rid of the feeling of bloating, it is important to understand the causes and find effective ways to eliminate gas and restore harmony to our digestive system. Below we will explore how to recognize the causes of uncontrolled flatulence, how to approach effective prevention, and which preparations bring the fastest relief.

How does stomach gas form and what are the causes?

As people eat and drink, they tend to swallow a little air. The body can release this air through burping, or the air can make its way to the intestines where it eventually leaves the body as gas. However, sometimes this process can lead to unpleasant bloating and too much gas, making everyday functioning difficult.

Here are the factors that most often contribute to this unwanted condition:

• Fast food consumption: Eating quickly leads to swallowing excess air (aerophagia). Along with consuming crunchy food or carbonated drinks, this directly increases the pressure in the intestines.
• Bacteria in the gut: Normal bacterial flora is part of the digestion process, but some organisms produce gases during the breakdown of food. Excessive multiplication of these bacteria increases gas production.
• Intake of certain foods: Legumes (beans, peas), cabbage, broccoli, and carbonated drinks contain sugars and fibers that ferment in the intestines, creating gas as a byproduct.
• Lactose intolerance: A lack of the lactase enzyme results in painful bloating and gas immediately after consuming milk and dairy products.
• Stress and anxiety: Psychological factors directly affect the digestive system (the brain-gut axis), slowing down digestion and causing cramps.
• Chewing gum and smoking: Both habits encourage the unconscious swallowing of large amounts of air. In addition, artificial sweeteners in chewing gum (sorbitol, xylitol) are hard to digest and cause fermentation.

Symptoms of excess gas and bloating

Some people have a bloated stomach over a long period of time due to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (such as gastritis, ulcers, H. Pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, or Crohn's disease). Common symptoms of gas include:

• Bloating: A feeling of fullness. The stomach may look visually expanded and swollen, like a balloon.
• Pain and cramps: Gases that are retained and "stuck" in the intestines can cause sharp, cramping, or dull pain in the stomach.
• Uncontrolled flatulence: The average adult releases gas between 13 and 21 times a day. If this happens much more frequently (often accompanied by an unpleasant odor), it is a sign that your body is fighting hard with a certain food.
• Pressure on the lower back: Sometimes gases can move and put pressure on surrounding organs, causing dull discomfort in the back.

Best medicines and preparations for gas

If you have problems with gas and bloating, there are certain medicines and supplements that quickly solve the problem and break up air bubbles in the intestines. We highlight the most sought-after preparations from our Apoteka Online:

How to get rid of gas naturally?

In order to maintain optimal digestive health, a combination of proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and natural drinks provides lasting results:

• Drink herbal teas: Mint, chamomile, ginger, fennel, and caraway teas have a strong carminative effect (they help relax the muscles of the digestive tract and release gas).
• Elimination diet: Briefly cut out foods containing sulfates, artificial sweeteners, as well as highly spicy foods and carbonated drinks, to identify your main trigger.
• Sit during meals: Eat food slowly. It is ideal for your stomach to chew each bite at least 30 to 35 times before swallowing.
• Warm compress: Placing a heating pad on your stomach can relax cramped intestinal muscles and ease pain and the release of trapped air.