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HomeMedicinesDigestion & StomachTrapped Wind & Belching Causes Preventions Of Trapped Wind

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Trapped wind can be triggered by a number of different things, from eating too quickly to wearing clothes that fit tightly around the waist. It's quite natural for our digestive systems to produce gas. The problem starts when excess gas particles build up and collect in the digestive system making it difficult for the body to disperse them naturally, causing pain, discomfort and bloating. As the bubbles are tiny and plentiful, it is very difficult for them to disperse naturally – or without embarrassment!
 
Eating certain foods may cause more gas to be produced in the colon. Such as:
 
- Cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts
- Turnips, onions, leeks
- Garlic
- Fennel, sunflower and poppy seeds
- Beans, nuts, oats and yeast
- Fizzy drinks
- Spicy food
- Sorbitol – a sweetener used in some foods and medicines
- Chewing gum
 
Here are some of the common causes of trapped wind. By avoiding these activities it is possible to reduce your chances of suffering from the symptoms of trapped wind.
 
- Over-eating
- Eating too quickly or irregularly
- Irregular meals
- Surgery
- Ongoing medication
- Stress
- Old age
- Tight-fitting clothes
- Gulping down drinks
- Drinking a lot of liquid with a meal
- Smoking
 
Over ways to manage and avoid the symptoms
No matter how careful you are with what you eat, many people suffer to some extent from bloating and trapped wind. The following tips may help you mange your symptoms:
 
1. Try to eat smaller, regular meals rather than large meals and eat as varied a diet as possible.
 
2. Make sure you chew your food thoroughly. The smaller your food is by the time it reaches your stomach, the easier it will be to digest as your system doesn't have to work as hard. Chewing is especially important when you are eating carbohydrates, as the saliva produced in your mouth contains enzymes, which help break them down more easily.
 
3. Avoid carbonated drinks, opt for water or squash instead. Alternatively, peppermint, camomile or fennel tea all help to relieve gas.
 
4. Slow down and chew carefully. If possible take a stroll after your meals to encourage healthy digestion.
 
5. Make time to eat - a rushed meal adds to stress.
 
6. Try keeping a diary of what you eat and when you experience trapped wind or bloating - this may help you to identify any particular trigger foods.
 
7. Stress can also aggravate the stomach lining and result in bloating - for some people the gut could almost be used as a barometer for their stress levels. In this situation, addressing the causes of the stress would be the best option; however a change of eating habits may bring some relief in the shorter term.