A bloated stomach and flatulence are usually harmless, but unpleasant. We will show you simple home remedies that reliably help against a bloated stomach.
Flatulence occurs when gases accumulate in the digestive tract. The consequences: cramps, pain in the stomach and intestines or a feeling of fullness. Food intolerance or stress can lead to the intestinal flora becoming unbalanced. You can find out here what other causes can trigger a bloated stomach and which home remedies can help against it.
Natural home remedies for flatulence
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Natural home remedies for flatulence are a gentle and often effective way to relieve unpleasant digestive discomfort. The use of certain medicinal plants and herbs helps to calm digestion and relieve excess gas.
- The simplest home remedy often helps with a bloated stomach: wait and drink tea. Herbs such as caraway, anise and fennel aid digestion and are excellent as tea. You can also take caraway, fennel or peppermint oil, so-called carminatives, to combat bloating. They relax the muscles and relieve cramps.
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Chamomile tea or dandelion tea also have antispasmodic and calming effects. They are therefore a proven remedy. Make sure you drink organic tea. Tests show that herbal teas are often contaminated with harmful substances.
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Apple cider vinegar helps with digestive problems when the cause of the problem lies in the intestinal flora. By killing harmful intestinal bacteria, apple cider vinegar ensures a balanced intestinal flora.
- Fresh ginger is healthy and aids digestion. If you feel full or have stomach cramps, pour hot water over it to make ginger tea. If you like spicy food, season your food with ginger to prevent flatulence.
- You can also relieve bloating from the outside with heat and abdominal massages. Take a warm bath or place a hot water bottle or cherry stone pillow on the bloated stomach.
- During a massage, you can relieve your discomfort with circular, massaging movements around the belly button. Massage your stomach for as long as you feel comfortable. Use massage oil, which makes the massage easier and promotes your well-being.
How can you prevent a bloated stomach?
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Prof. Dr. Frieling, advisory board member of the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases, told AOK: In order to reduce unpleasant feelings of bloating, it is important to rethink your own eating habits. Taking time and rest to eat is essential. The gastroenterologist recommends not eating high-fiber foods together with foods that contain sugar. It is also important to drink enough fluids. Deep breaths into the stomach also help to increase the oxygen supply in stressful situations. To relax the intestines, a walk gets the intestines moving and is a useful everyday activity after eating to relieve bloating.
Flatulence can also occur due to illness
Stress, medications and serious illnesses can trigger a bloated stomach. If you experience other symptoms in addition to bloating, such as:
- constant stomach pain
- recurrent diarrhea
- unexplained weight loss
- Fecal incontinence
- Blood in the stool
- If you experience signs of infection such as fever, vomiting, chills, joint or muscle pain, you should seek medical advice.
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Edited by Melanie Grünauer
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