Gas and Bloating
Synopsis of Gas and Bloating
Gas and bloating refer to the accumulation of air or gas in the digestive tract, leading to abdominal fullness, pressure, and discomfort. This is a common digestive complaint affecting people of all ages and is often related to diet, digestion, or gut microbiome imbalances. Bloating may feel like a swollen belly, and gas may be passed through belching or flatulence.
Primary causes include:
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Swallowing air while eating or drinking
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High-fiber or gas-forming foods (beans, cruciferous vegetables, carbonated drinks)
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Food intolerances (e.g., lactose or fructose malabsorption)
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
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Slow digestion or constipation
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Imbalance in gut flora (dysbiosis)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Occasional bloating is normal, but frequent or painful bloating may indicate an underlying digestive issue. Gas can be caused by fermentation of undigested food in the colon or inadequate enzyme activity in the small intestine.
When to see a doctor:
Seek evaluation if bloating is persistent, severe, or accompanied by unintended weight loss, vomiting, blood in stool, or changes in bowel habits.
Natural remedies for Gas and Bloating
Eat Slowly and Chew Thoroughly: Reduces swallowed air and improves digestion.
Avoid Gas-Forming Foods: Identify and limit trigger foods like beans, onions, cabbage, and dairy (if intolerant).
Walk After Meals: Gentle movement stimulates digestion and gas movement.
Use Warm Compresses or Herbal Teas: Peppermint, ginger, and fennel tea may relax intestinal muscles and relieve pressure.
Abdominal Massage: Helps release trapped gas and stimulate motility.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Gas and Bloating
activated charcoal
allspice
alpha-galactosidase
amylase
apple
artichoke
bacillus coagulans
basil
benegut perilla (proprietary)
beta-pinene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
black pepper
bovine
bасора
caffeine
capsaicinoids
chamomile
chen pi
cinnamon
coating
coconut milk
cucumber
turmeric
dandelion
melon
fennel
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
gentian root
ginger
greek mountain tea
green banana
onion
guar gum
gum ghatti
cellulase
horseradish
isomalto-oligosaccharide
quassia
lactobacillus gasseri
lemon
licorice root
lipase
lovage
mastic gum
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
mint
okra
oregano
pancreatin
parsley
pear
pectinase
peppermint oil
pineapple
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
raspberry
rhubarb root
sage
schizonepeta
slippery elm bark
spearmint leaf
triphala
vitamin B6
wasabia japonica
xylanase
yeast
zinc
bentonite
cascara sagrada
tangerine
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
capsicum
Indian bael
neem tree
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
inula racemosa
anise
commiphora
caesalpinia crista
fumaria parviflora
goldenrod
yarrow
bile salt
prickly ash
elecampane
flowering quince
dogwood
fern
sweet flag
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
birch
queen of the meadow
polyphenols
caraway
hydrangea
fulvic acid
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
senna
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
wood betony
paw paw
horehound
Sichuan pepper
alginic acid
enzymes blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
geranium
Astragalus
Angelica archanglica
Apple fiber
Anti-Foam
akebia
Apple Cider Vinegar
Asoka
Acetic acid
Asafetida
Acacia berlandieri
Artichoke Protein
Alpinia katsumadai
Aerva Lanta
Actinidin
Azospirillum lipoferum
African Ginger
Agastache
Arisaema erubescens
Alpha-Humulene
Acidity regulator
Angelica
acacia
Allium tuberosum Rottl.
Agrimony
Aspergillus oryzae
Asian Psyllium
Ajowan
Anamu
Almond
Amomum
Asoka Tree
Activated Charcoal
Allspice
Aconite
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Aloe vera
Acacia fiber
Alexandrian senna
Asian Bayberry
Arisaema cum bile
Artichoke
Aloin
Aerva lanata
Agastache urticifolia
Allium (unspecified)
American Centaury
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Activated Charcoal
Abrotanum
Angostura
Arrowroot
Aluminum Hydroxide
Amomum (unspecified)
African Basil
African Scurf Pea
Agrimonia pilosa
Aloe
Alpha-Galactosidase
Apple
Antifoam agent
Atractylodes
American Dogwood
allyl isothiocyanate
Alder Buckthorn
Acidophilus
Alpha Galactosidase
Anise
Asian Plantain
Ant
Ammonium carbonate
Ant
Amomum subulatum
Artemisia (unspecified)
Aster (unspecified)
Atlantic Cedar
Agar
Acidulant
Adsorbant
Ammonium bicarbonate
Betaine Hydrochloride
Bentonite
Bifidobacterium
Buttermilk
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bamboo fiber
Bifidobacterium (various species)
Blue Flag
Botanical Blend
Bengal Fig
Bifobacterium (mixed)
Blackthorn
Bile acid (unspecified)
Bismuth
Brandy
Bicarbonate
Bitter Principles
Batavia cinnamon
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
Bayleaf
Belleric myrobalan
Bitter orange
Bifidobacterium (mixed)
Bran
Butea monosperma
Blond Psyllium
Bitter Grass
Blackboard tree
Beta-pinene
Butter
Binder
Brine
Bael
Beet Fiber
boldo
Beta galactosidase
Birch (unspecified)
Boswellia
Basil
Baking powder
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Buttermilk
Bear Garlic
Belgium Endive
Black cardamom
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Bismuth subsalicylate
Bifidobacterium breve
Brown's Lily
Black Psyllium
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
black salt
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bacillus (unspecified)
Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
Black Nightshade
Borassus Palm
Brassica (unspecified)
British Elecampane
Broom Corn
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bacteria Blend
Birch
Bamboo
banana
Black Walnut
Bovine (not specified)
Black Pepper and White Pepper
Balloon Pea
Black Pepper
Bupleurum (unspecified)
Black Hellebore
Balsam pear
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Bottle gourd
bitartrate
Borneol
Barley Bran
Cinnamon
Cubebs
cucumber
Cumin
Centaury
Corn fiber
Cyperus (unspecified)
Chinese Silkvine
Cellulose Gel
Citrus fiber
Cinnamomum
Carqueja
Chervil
Cinnamomum loureirii
Cucurbita moschata
Cellulase
Cellulose
coconut oil
chicory
Coriander
Cascara Sagrada
Centaurium erythraea
Common Plantain
Cyathula
Corn Bran
Cluster Fig
Carry Me Seed
Cassia Cinnamon
Cinnamon Bark
Calcium Oligofructose
Capsaicin
Cardamom
Commiphora gileadensis
Cajuput
Camphor
Chlorophytum
Coin-leaved desmodium
Curcuma amada
Castor
Carvone
Chlorophyll
Cellulose
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Cyperus rotundus
Capers
Chanca Piedra
Chinese Amomum
Calamus rhizome
Carrot
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Centidepa (unspecified)
Citrus junos
Campylandra fimbriata
Chenopodium
Colombo
Cassia fistula
Cayenne
Centipeda
Chinese peony
Chinese Sumac
Cinnamomum burmanii
Cubeb
Cellulose ethers
carbonate
Colloid gum
Carbohydrate (mixed)
Carbohydrate (unspecified)
Caraway
coconut oil
Carob
Chirata
Chinese Rhubarb
Cellulose
Cha de bugre
Carbonated water
Carlina
Calamus
China Rose
Cosmos
Cane Molasses
Ceylon Ginger
Chlorophyllin
Chinese Cucumber
Citrus Unspecified
Costus
Chamomile (unspecified)
Citrus oil
Cola
Castor Oil
Cascara
Cinnamonum burmannii
Colocynth
cola nut
Clerodendrum indicum
California rose
Cambodium Cardamom
Chenopodium album
Cinnamomum wilsonii
Caratuberside
Carbonated Crystals
Cellulose derivatives
Duodenum
Dianthus
Dahlian fiber
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Dandelion
Diatomaceous Earth
Dextrin
Dextrin White
Dextrin (unspecified)
Diatase
Duodenal Substance
Diatomite
Dogwood (not specifed)
Dragonhead
Dill
Dogwood (unspecified)
Dolichos
Diastase (unspecified)
Dichrostachys glomerata
Dihydrogencitrate
English Chamomile
Enzyme (unspecified)
Empresstree
Erodium cicutarium
Embelia ribes
English Horsemint
Ethylcellulose
Elephant Yam
Ethocel
Echinodorus
Enzyme Blend
English Plantain
European Vervain
Eupatorium
Embelia
European Golden Rod
Fiber Blend
Fiber
Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS)
Fomes fomentarius
Frangula
Fragrant Angelica
Fernbush
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
Fenugreek fiber
Flesh-Finger Citron
Flaxseed
Flavor (Natural & Artificial)
Fiber (unspecified)
Fleabane (unspecified)
Fern-leaf yarrow
Fenigreek fiber
Fumaritory
False Calumba
Fruit Blend
Four leaved grass
Fennel
Fructan (unspecified)
Goldenrod
Goldenrod (unspecified)
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Gentian
Glycoside
German Chamomile
Grapefruit fiber
gum (unspecified)
Garlic
Gentian Root
Gentianella alborosea
Guar
Greater galangal
Guaiac
Glechoma hederacea
Goldenrod (mixed)
Grain (unspecified)
Gum stabilizers
Grains of Paradise
Gardenia jasminoides
Grass-leaved calamus
Gentiana calycosa
Gentianella alnorosea
Glucofrangulin
Guar Gum
Galangal
Galanga
Guazuma ulmifolia
Ginger phenols (unspecified)
Hedychium Spicatum
Himalayan Rhubarb
Halitum
Honey Bee
Heartsease
Hydroxycellulose
Houttynia
Hyssop
Honduran Sarsaparilla
Himalayan Fir
Homalomena
Honey
hydroxyanthracene derivatives
Hydrous magnesium silicate
HydroxypropylDistarch Phosphate
Horehound
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
Helicteres isora
Hemicellulase
Hemp Agrimony
Halloysite
Horsemint
Irish Moss
Inulin
Indian Mustard
Ipomoea jalapa
Inulin
Indian Jalap
Iris
Ignatius Bean
Isomalto-oligosaccharide
Indian Rhubarb
Isomaltase
Japanese Apricot
Jicama
Japanese Mint
Jalapa
Juniper
Jalap
Javanese Long Pepper
Jalapa (unspecified)
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Khella
Karaya Gum
Kaolin
Kefir
lemon balm
Lactitol
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lime
Lactobacillus delbrueckii lactis
Lactococcus acidophilus
Large-leaf Gentian
Laxosterone
Lilium polyphyllum
Litsea
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus (unspecified)
Laggera pterodonta
Lemon mint (unspecified)
Lophira lanceolata
lovage
Luffa
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lesser Galangal
Lodhtree
Luo San
Lemon
lemon Verbena
Lavandula (unspecified)
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Lysimachia
Linalool
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Lactitol
Lipase
Lactase
Leavening agent (unspecified)
Molasses
Mentha haplocalyx
Malt Diastase
Missouri Snakeroot
Malt (unspecitied)
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
mineral (unspecified)
Myrcene
Myristicin
mineral (unspecified)
Mineral Water
Mustard (unspecified)
Myrtle
Malt (Barley)
Magnesium Oligofructose
Magnesium Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Magnesium ascorbate
Magnesium citrate oxide
Moisture
Mace
Milk
Malt (unspecified)
Mexican oregano
Mountain mahogany
Mint (unspecified)
Mesquite
Magnesium hydroxide
Methyl cellulose
Magnesium
Magnesium hydrogen sulfate
Morning Glory
Montmorillonite
Meadowsweet
Marigold (unspecified)
Magnesium Citrate
Mother of Pearl
milk
Northern Prickly Ash
Nardostachys
Natsudaidai
Neral
Nutmeg & Mace
Nut Grass
Oxygen
oregano
onion
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligodextrin
Osha
Orris
Orange essential oil
Opium Antidote
Orsa salt
Oregon Grape
Operculina turpethum
Oryza Sativa
Origanum (unspecified)
Ovate Buchu
Peppermint leaf
Parsnip
Plantain (unspecified)
Psyllium fiber
Psyllium (not specified)
Palmyra
Phragmites
Piper chaba
Psacalium peltatum
Prickly Pear Cactus Fiber
Peppermint essence
Polacrilin potassium
Prebiotic (unspecified)
Pea Fiber
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Pediococcus pentosaceus
Potato
Pimpinella (unspecified)
Polypodium (unspecified)
Prunus (unspecified)
Phosphate ascorbate
Plum fiber
Polymer (unspecified)
Pancreatin
Probiotics
Plum
Pine
Psyllium (unspecified)
Peucedanum
Piper retrofractum
Palm-Leaf Raspberry
Polydimethylsiloxane
portulaca
Polygalacturonase
Prickly Pear Cactus
Pectinase
Peppermint
Pineapple
Pimpinella
Prickly ash (mixed)
Parsley
Pedra hume
Potash
Pine (unspecified)
Palm-Leaf Rasperry
Prickly Ash Bark
Palo Azul
Polyol (unspecified)
peach fiber
Quince
Quinic Acid
Quassia
Rue
Rice Fiber
Rugose Rose
Rice vinegar
Red Pineapple
Rhapontic rubarb
Rockweed (unspecified)
Rose
Rhus coriaria
Rhamnus Nakaharai
Rhubarb (unspecified)
Rhubarb
Simethicone
Siler
Spiked Ginger Lily
Sichuan Pepper
Sago Palm
Sharp-leaf galangal
Spanish Needle
Sugar cane
Sete sangrias
Sea vegetation (unspecified)
Sphaerotrichia
Sarsaparilla
Sweet Orange
Senna
Sweet Annie
Stomach
Sodium Bicarbonate
Spearmint
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Salt (sea)
Southern Tsangshu
Sea water
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Southernwood
Spanish Oregano
Sacchoromyces (unspecified)
Silicated cellulose
Syrup
Syrup (unspecified)
Shen Qu
Sage-leaf alangium
Sweet Marjoram
Sea Salt
Slippery Elm
sage oil
Sagebrush
Semiaquilegia
Sesquiterpene
Saccharomyces cerevisae
Sea vegetable (unspecified)
Sorbitol
Seaweed (unspecified)
Savory
Squash (unspecified)
Sida cordifolia
Squash
Spanish Thyme
Sweet Goldenrod
Sage
Summer Savory
Stomach
Scirpus
Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Sugar Cane Fiber
Sugarcance fiber
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Carbonate
Sulfur
Sweet Bay
Stone Root
Servicetree
Sassafras
Sickle Senna
Sword Bean
Sedanenolide
Sulfur compounds (unspecified)
Thyme
Tissue (unspecified)
Tree Turmeric
Thuja
Trichosanthis
Taraxacin
Tapioca fiber
Tamaricaceae (unspecified)
Traveler's Joy
Tarragon
Tara
Tarrify
Thatch screw-pine
Turtle Head
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Terpenoid (unspecified)
Tansy
Tomato
Tiger Nut
Tulbaghia
Taka amylase
Tallow
Tamarind
Thymus satureioides
Tarragon (unspecified)
Teri Pod
Thai kudzu
Taraxol
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vinegar
vegetable gum (unspecified)
Vinegar
Viburnum (unspecified)
Verbena
Violet
Vidanga
Vegetable Fiber (unspecified)
Vodka
Water
Wheat Bran
Water Lily (unspecified)
White Pepper
Wax Gourd
White thyme
Wood Creosote
Wild plum (unspecified)
Wax
Wasabia japonica
Water Chestnut
Water Pepper
Western Mugwort
Wild Bergamot
Wild Thyme
Wheat Bran
Wulinshen
White Rice
Wood Betony
Wild Mint
Weak Jumby Pepper
Wool
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Willow Bracket
Xylanase
Yerba buena
Yogurt
Yellow Nut Sedge
Yacon
Yarrow
Yogurt
Yam (unspecified)
Zingiberene
Zanthoxylum piperitum
Zinc osporotate
Zingerone
