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Home remedies for gas pain Sometimes due to pressure in the abdominal area or because of certain gas forming foods that we eat or even just from swallowing too much air, we cause gas to be trapped in the intestinal tract. Although harmless, this can hurt quite a bit causing a sort of shooting pain in the stomach and lower abdomen. Some people are just more prone than others to developing gas and they should just be more careful than the rest.
The remedies are simple, both of a preventive and curative variety.
Avoid wearing tight things around the stomach. Undergarments especially should not clutch at the stomach too hard.
Avoid carbonated drinks and vegetables of the cabbage family. Do not eat anything at least two hours before you go to bed and avoid carbohydrates in the night. Rice won't cause gas so maybe you can eat grilled chicken or fish with some rice on the side.
Lying on your side will help release the gas. Lying on your back and making cycling movements or going for a brisk walk will also give relief. You can wrap a wet towel around your mid section and lie down for a while, but to your side or directly on your stomach. Another thing to try is to press your abdomen with your fingers until you find the exact location of the pain and slowly massage that area to release the trapped gas.
Ginger, asafoetida and prunes have anti-flatulent properties, so you can try either of these and see if they give you relief. Improving your lifestyle by getting plenty of exercise will definitely help, so all the best.
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