Treatment of Gas in the Abdomen 

Gas in the Abdomen Treatment

Non-drug Treatment

Watch your diet : Each body is different. Determine which foods create the most gas and alter the diet accordingly.

Fibre : If fibre is the culprit, try eating smaller amounts of fibre-rich food in one sitting. Spread out these servings over the course of the week.

High Fat foods : Cutting back on high fat foods allows the stomach to empty faster and the gas to move into the small intestine, limiting bloating and discomfort. 

Medications 

Simethicone : It works by combining together the gas bubbles so they are more easily burped away. It does not help in those cases where excessive gas is being formed in the colon. 

Activated charcoal : It is used for lower intestinal gas problems. It can result in black stools and constipation. 

Lactase : There are a number of products designed to aid in lactose digestion. Lactase is available in pill and liquid form. It is either added to dairy products or taken along with these foods. 

Enzyme supplements : If excessive gas formation is due to pancreatic insufficiency, then supplemental pancreatic enzymes can be ingested with meals to replace the missing enzymes.

Treatment of the underlying cause : If excessive gas is due to a specific disease then the underlying disease should be treated. If there is a physical obstruction to the emptying of the stomach or passage of food, liquid, and gas through the small intestine, then surgical correction of the obstruction is required. 

Prevention

• Chew the food well and slowly.
  Minimize the consumption of chewing gum as well as carbonated beverages.
  Minimize the consumption of chewing gum as well as carbonated beverages.
  Do not smoke. 
  Do not talk while eating. 
  Do not make slurping noises when drinking tea, coffee or soup. The slurping noise is because of the gas being swallowed.

Gas in Abdomen Belching
Causes Of Gas In Abdomen
Gas in Abdomen Repetitive Belching 
Treatment of Gas in Abdomen