How to Relieve Severe Gas Pain and Bloating Without Medication
Face it, pain and bloating from gas happens to all of us. Sometimes it's severe. There are many reasons for gas buildup. After my third c-section, a nurse gave me the following tip to relieve post surgery gas buildup. I thought it sounded ridiculous but she was one of those nurses that patients fear, so I did as she suggested (ordered). Since then, I have used this technique when needed.
Things You Will Need
stable surface to lay on
Step 1
Lay down somewhere comfortable where movement won't be restricted. Place your legs flat on the surface below you. Expose your belly and abdominal area for easy access.
Step 2
Take your right hand and cross it over to your left side, about a hand width above your belly button. With your palm, slowly but firmly pull your hand across your body to your right side. Without removing your hand, push back to the left side. You will need to angle downwards with each pass until you reach the area right above your pubic bone. Repeat this process a few times. Our bodies have a process called peristalsis. It is essentially the movement of the intestines that pushes waste and gas along the path it should be taking. This rubbing stimulates peristalsis, as does movement of any kind. Hence, movement creates movement.
Step 3
After a few passes over your belly and abdominal area, slowly roll over onto your left side. Then roll to your right side. Repeat this at least 5 times.
Step 4
Next you will return to being flat on your back. Bend your knees and with your feet firmly on the surface you are on, slowly lift your hips towards the ceiling.
Step 5
Repeat steps 2 through 4 as needed.
Tips & Warnings
Do not try this if there is a chance you will harm yourself.
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Very informative, thank you.
very nice and useful info thanks
Thanks. This was very helpful. It helped me right away. I was crying because the pain was so harsh!
Thank you sooo much, I was minutes from heading to the ER. It really helped me, and without taking any medications.
Wow. This really really worked. My 12 year old was writhing in pain. I had tried every thing I knew to do for gas pain. He was almost completely immobile and couldn't get his breath. After completing the full sequence, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief--the agony was over. He is now comfortably getting some exercise outside. This is one happy mom.
THANK YOU!!! I have been thinking I was going to have to wake my husband up and get the kids out of bed to go to the local ER but I decided to do one last search! I had been trying everything to put my symptoms in on webmd and when it suggested gas pains (instead of the heart attack I thought I was having without the arm issue) I looked up "how to relieve gas pains" on google and your page showed up. It worked so well that I felt compelled to sign up for an infobarrel account just to thank you!! I will be letting everyone know and obviously using this every time I need to.
Wow this really does work. Thanks you saved me trip to er. Anyone know how gas can make you feel like you having an heart attack? Please help. Thanks!
Great tips to get rid of bloating and painful gas. Will definitely give this a go. Thanks for the great information.
I'm happy so many have found this helpful.
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