Gas bothers everyone, but very few people are able to speak openly about it. Whether it is bloating gas immediately after eating or tightness in the stomach that lasts all day. Excess gas can be painful, annoying, embarrassing. But the good news is that there are some safe, fast, and effective ways to get rid of gas immediately, most of which you can do at home.
What Causes Gas in the Stomach?
Before we get to the solution, we need to know what causes gas. Gas is a natural byproduct of digestion and most often it comes from two sources:
- Swallowed Air: This can happen if you eat or drink something quickly, chew gum, or consume carbonated drinks.
- Digestive Breakdown: As your body digests food, it produces gases such as methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
Some foods that tend to increase gas: beans, broccoli, cabbage, onions, dairy products, and artificial sweeteners. Gas can also be caused by certain illnesses such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), lactose intolerance, or GERD.
How to Remove Gas from Stomach Instantly: 9 Proven Remedies
1. Do the Knees-to-Chest Yoga Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
This yoga pose works quickly to remove stomach gas
How to do it:
- Lie down straight on a comfortable surface with your back supported
- Bend your knees and slowly bring them towards your chest
- Wrap your hands around the knees and hold for 20 to 30 seconds
- Take a deep breath and relax your abdominal muscles
- Repeat this for 2-3 times.
This pose helps in massaging the intestines and releasing the trapped gas
2. Drink Warm Water with Lemon
Warm water relaxes the digestive muscles and lemon helps neutralize the excess acid in the stomach and kickstarts digestion
What to do:
- Mix the juice of half a lemon in a glass of warm water
- Drink it comfortably on an empty stomach or after a meal.
- This simple drink will help stimulate the bowels and expel gas
3. Sip Ginger or Peppermint Tea
Both ginger and peppermint are natural carminative herbs that help eliminate gas from the stomach and intestines.
Ginger Tea:
- Boil 1 to 2 inch chopped ginger in water for 5 to 7 minutes
- Strain and drink it warm
Peppermint Tea:
- Soak a peppermint tea bag or fresh leaves in hot water for 5-10 minutes.
- Sip Slowly for Instant Relief
4. Use an Over-the-Counter Gas Reliever
Use medications that contain simethicone, such as Gas-X and Mylanta Gas, which are designed to break up gas bubbles in the stomach
How it works:
- Simethicone helps combine small gas bubbles into larger ones, making them easier to pass.
- It’s generally safe and works within minutes.
5. Try Gentle Abdominal Massage
Massaging the abdomen helps the trapped gas to come out easily.
How to do it:
- Lie down on your back
- Use gentle, circular motions in a clockwise direction, starting from your lower right abdomen and moving up and around.
- Continue this for 5–10 minutes.
- This massage will help in the movement and release of gas
6. Go for a Short Walk
Light physical activity helps in moving the digestive system
Just 10–15 minutes of walking can:
- Help gas move through the intestines.
- Relieve pressure of the stomach
- Improve overall digestion.
Tip:- Don’t lie down immediately after eating. Activity is your friend when it comes to gas relief.
7. Try Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Although apple cider vinegar is acidic in nature, it has an alkaline effect when digested. Which helps in digestion and reducing gas.
How to use:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of raw ACV in a glass of warm water.
- Drink it 30 minutes before meals or when bloating occurs.
- If the taste is too strong then add a teaspoon of honey for better taste.
8. Use Heat Therapy
Placing a warm heating pad on the stomach relaxes the stomach muscles and helps the gas pass out.
How to apply:
- Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your stomach.
- Lie down and relax for 10-15 minutes.
- Take a deep breath and gently massage the area if you are comfortable
- Heat increases blood circulation which reduces cramps or spasms caused by gas.
Preventing Gas in the Future
Occasional gas is normal, but frequent gas and bloating indicate dietary habits and health issues. These are some simple habits that can help prevent gas:
- Eat food slowly and chew it well
- Avoid talking while eating to minimize the amount of swallowed air
- Identify gas-producing foods
- Stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Keep a food diary to track patterns.
Note:- If gas is a recurring problem, consult a doctor or dietitian.
