Do you suffer from abdominal gas? Are you feeling bloated and need to find some relief? Some people find belching to be an effective way to reduce discomfort, especially when it affects the stomach. Whether you do it on command or by stimulating it with other methods, burping helps to regain some well-being and make you feel good again.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Increase the Pressure
Step 1. Drink a fizzy drink
Soft drinks, beer, sparkling water, champagne or other carbonated liquids contain gas, the substance that forms bubbles. If you drink one of these drinks, the amount of gas in your stomach increases and you are more likely to burp and relieve some abdominal pain. Trial!
- Don't just sip the drink, you have to literally gobble it; drinking it quickly ingests more air, making it more likely that you will burp. Using the straw produces the same results.
- For even greater effect, try drinking a soda quickly through a straw.
- Another trick is to drink the water from the opposite edge of the glass. Hold it in your hand and lean forward, as if bending over a fountain of water; place your lips on the opposite side of the glass and slowly tilt the glass towards your mouth. Take small sips, swallow, and then return to standing.
Step 2. Eat air-rich foods
They work exactly like sodas. Have you ever wondered why, after eating an apple, you often feel the need to burp? The main reason is because this fruit is rich in air which is released as you chew it and start the digestion process; if there weren't all this air, how would it be possible to play with floating apples? Try eating one to be able to expel abdominal gas.
- Apples are certainly not the only food that contains air; try other fruits, such as pears and peaches or a soufflé.
- You can also try chewing on gum or hard candy. While neither contains a lot of air, chewing forces you to swallow a lot of it, theoretically stimulating a burp.
Step 3. Force the air out by changing position
If the swelling is causing you a lot of discomfort, changing your position can put pressure on the air and push it out of your mouth. if you are sitting, get up or vice versa.
- Try physical activity. Walking, running, or some light aerobic exercise could "move" the gas out of the stomach; for example, you can go for a walk or hop on tiptoe for a short distance.
- Alternatively, lie prone with your knees close to your chest. extend your arms forward as much as possible while arching your back. Repeat the movement as necessary, keeping your head and throat aligned.
- Another method is to lie down and quickly get into a sitting position.
Step 4. Get some antacids
Some of these drugs trigger excess gas production which increases the urge to burp; others contain simeticodone, an active ingredient that destroys gas bubbles in the stomach and eliminates the need to expel them. Either way, you should be able to end the discomfort with an antacid.
These substances are also useful in controlling acid reflux or "heartburn" which is a common cause of abdominal discomfort and belching
Step 5. Trigger the pharyngeal reflex
This remedy should be a last resort, as it causes an unpleasant sensation and may lead you to vomit; if you don't get any results with the other methods, consider getting rid of abdominal discomfort by forcing the burp this way.
- Most people are very sensitive to this stimulation. In order to trigger the pharyngeal reflex, touch the soft palate at the back of the throat with a clean finger or toothbrush.
- Your goal is to erupt, not throw up; be gentle and stimulate the reflex just enough to expel the air from the stomach.
Method 2 of 3: Force a Burp
Step 1. Get into the correct position
You can learn techniques to force belching, that is, to expel abdominal gas on command; First, sit with your back straight to make the most of your lung capacity.
Relax your lungs and exhale normally until you feel they are neither full nor empty
Step 2. Force the air towards the throat
Expand it and open your jaw as you suck in air with your mouth. Continue in this way until you feel the presence of an air bubble in your throat; at this point, close the front of your mouth with your tongue.
- To do this, bring the tongue in contact with the palate.
- To be able to perform this procedure it takes a little practice; you don't have to inhale hard enough to swallow the air, otherwise you feel even more bloated, so just try to hold it in your throat.
- Release the air slowly by lowering your tongue and opening your lips.
Step 3. Try to exhale with your throat closed
This is an alternative method of forcing belching, and many people find it easier. Block the airway just behind the throat, while simultaneously pushing as if you want to exhale; in this way, you exert extra pressure on the stomach to push the air sac out through the esophagus.
Step 4. Swallow the air
If the techniques described above have not led to results, try to repeat the procedure but filling the throat with air; First, exhale as much air as possible and then inhale deeply as you try to swallow the air.
This action is not natural. Another trick is to drink a glass of water while holding your breath; also close your nose with your fingers to avoid exhaling
Step 5. Air erupts
When you have ingested enough, you should feel more pressure on the abdomen and esophagus; open your mouth and let the loud burp come out.
- Contract your abdominal muscles when you feel the air moving up the esophagus; in this way, you optimize the force with which you expel the air and also its volume.
- Practice burping on command; with the passage of time, the action becomes simpler and less uncomfortable.
Method 3 of 3: Soothe Chronic Bloating
Step 1. Check the power supply
Gas is normally produced by the digestive process of foods, and some foods stimulate more of it than others. Legumes, onions, kale and other cruciferous vegetables, as well as whole grains, are known for this unpleasant side effect. If you suffer from chronic bloating, avoid such foods or eat them while also taking other products that aid digestion.
- The other "culprit" foods are fibrous fruits such as apples, peaches, raisins and apricots, vegetables such as garlic, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts and legumes. Foods that tend not to cause gas are meat, fish, eggs, poultry, and carbohydrates such as rice.
- Eat probiotic yogurt. This dairy product rich in beneficial bacteria aids digestion and reduces the amount of gas that is produced in the stomach; alternatively, consider taking digestive enzymes that perform a similar action.
- Eat small portions or bites, don't suck on hard candy, don't drink through a straw, and don't chew gum; all these actions cause you to swallow a lot of air and aggravate swelling.
Step 2. Drink lots of water
The plain and other non-carbonated drinks help reduce gas formation and the consequent bloating, purifying the body. Many people believe that hot water is perfect for relieving symptoms.
Drink slowly so as not to ingest even more air; check that the drink you have chosen is not carbonated, otherwise you will feel even more bloated
Step 3. Take herbal products
There are many home remedies that seem effective in relieving gas and bloating and are called "carminatives". These herbs work by soothing the lining of the digestive system, regulating and coordinating its functions - in other words, helping you to expel gas.
- Try a few to see if they are effective for you; for example, herbal teas of mint, anise and ginger - all carminative substances - are able to reduce swelling.
- Foods that contain carminative herbs and spices, such as allspice, cloves, juniper, thyme, bergamot, sage, basil, cinnamon, and nutmeg, can relieve symptoms.
- You can buy these products in health food stores and many supermarkets.
Step 4. Look for other causes
Occasionally suffering from gas and bloating is completely natural; however, if you realize that the symptoms are persistent, there could be underlying causes such as stress, food intolerances, gastrointestinal upset, and poorly positioned dentures.
- Take note of any correlations between bloating and nutrition; for example, lactose intolerance - the inability to digest dairy products - can trigger flatulence, bloating and abdominal cramps.
- If you often suffer from this type of discomfort and are unable to pinpoint the cause, talk to your doctor.
