Bloated stomach can occur due to various reasons. When you have one, you feel like as if you have swallowed a fully blown balloon into your stomach. Usually, bloated stomach lasts for a very little period of time before you feel relieved. However, sometimes it can last for days. Swollen stomach that lasts for days could usually be a sign of an underlying disease. So, get it checked appropriately.
Some of the common causes of stomach bloating includes
- Consuming large quantities of foods that produce gas such as, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, fizzy drinks etc…
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Use of certain drugs and medications
- Lactose Intolerance
- Supplements such as iron and multivitamin
- Underlying diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, cancer, etc…
1 Peppermint tea
Why does this work?
Peppermint tea is used to relieve many stomach related problems at home and this includes bloated stomach or stomach swelling. The antispasmodic and relaxant properties of peppermint tea are very helpful in treating stomach gas and spasms.
What do you need?
- 1 tsp dry peppermint leaves
- 1 cup water
- Honey (optional)
What should you do?
- Boil a cup of water and add 1tsp of dry peppermint leaves to it.
- Let it boil in simmer for 5 minutes and strain the leaves.
- Add some honey for taste and drink it warm.
How often?
Drink this tea at least three times a day for best results.
2 Fennel Seeds
Why does this work?
Fennel seeds are scientifically proven to contain compounds such as estragole, fenchone, and anethole, which have antispasmodic properties. This helps to reduce stomach gas, and abdominal bloating.
What do you need?
- 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds
- 1 cup water
- honey
What should you do?
- Boil a cup of water and add 1 tsp crushed fennel seeds to it.
- Let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Strain it, add a little honey for taste and drink it warm.
How often?
Drink this tea 2 to 3 times a day for good results.
3 Baking Soda
Why does this work?
Baking soda is alkaline in nature and has antacid property. These properties of baking soda will help to relieve indigestion. This clears the gas in your abdomen and reduces stomach bloating.
What do you need?
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 glass warm water
What should you do?
- Take one teaspoon of baking soda and mix it in a glass of warm water.
- Drink this solution when you feel stomach bloating.
How often?
Drink this at least once a day for best results.
4 Ginger
Why does this work?
Ginger helps to relieve gas and cure indigestion problems. Its carminative properties help to treat stomach bloating and its symptoms.
What do you need?
- 1-inch ginger piece
- 1 cup water
- Honey
What should you do?
- Chop ginger into small pieces and add it to a cup of boiling water.
- Let the ginger steep in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Strain out the ginger pieces, add a little honey and drink it warm.
How often?
You should drink this three times a day for best results
5 Warm Lemon Water
Why does this work?
Lemon has natural diuretic and mild laxative property when mixed with warm water.
This property of lemon helps with salt-induced stomach bloating.
What do you need?
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 glass warm water
- Honey
What should you do?
- Add one teaspoon of lemon juice to a glass of warm water and stir well
- Add a little honey to taste if needed.
- Drink this solution to find relief from stomach bloating
How often?
Drink this every morning after or before breakfast for best results.
