bloated tummy

[blond_law]

I keep suffering from a bloated tummy and trapped wind. The pain some times is unbearable - does anyone know any good solutions or what causes this? many thanks

[Eels]

A tip which really does work (I think I got it from here!) is to take a small spoonful of Bicarbonate of Soda in a glass of water. The relief is quicker and better than any of the medications you get over the counter.

I'm sure there's a basis in dietary intolerance/IBS, but personally I haven't managed to pin it down to any one foodstuff. I know when I'm stressed out it's worse, and the pill certainly made it worse.

[irisred]

Hello!

It could be all manner of things if its an intolerance. Personally I find the worst culprits are flour (especially white), pork products (including bacon), cheese and other dairy products, mushrooms or oranges. Various foods effect different people in different ways.

I would recommend an elimination diet, cut one type of food out for three or more days and see if the problem persists or if it goes away. If i goes away you've found a possible culprit but there may well be more than one, try again with another food product.

It could also be stress related or indeed be IBS. If it persists its worth going to see your doctor as they will be able to help you.

Hope you find relief, its always easier to treat the cause than the symptom!

[tigilou]

god aint it horrible but WINDEZE (i think thats how its spelt) wind ease its called is availible from any chemist Boots does it and that takes the pain away and the bloating

[Lollyhoney]

Peppermint water. Simple but effective.

[larakitten]

Hi there, i have IBS and use peppermint tea and peppermint capsules called "colpermin" to relieve the pain and discomfort.

Twinings do fab peppermint tea, which i drink after every meal, and you can get colpermin over the counter from a chemist, about �5 for 20 capsules.

Hope that helps!

x

[Amara]

Hi Blond - As mentioned peppermint oil and hot water or peppermint tea are excellent. It would be worth investigating the cause also - Wheat and gluten intolerance can cause these symptoms so it may be worth cutting them out - there are alternatives now in most supermarkets. Love and light Amara x

[Toureman]

No I don,t but your Doctor would.

[woofgang]

along with peppermint, there is a tablet sold called buscopan which is a muscle relaxant that works well on bloating and cramp, I use it along with colpermin. The active ingredient is hyoscine.

For an acute episode, I put a hot water bottle on my tummy and take the pills with a hot drink, tea or peppermint tea, Twinings spearmint and chamomile for preference.

Usual caveats apply, read the instructions, don't use if allergic, don't exceed the stated dose, be careful driving and working as it can make you sleepy and affect vision, see the doc if it gets worse or doesn't clear up