Soybeans, chestnuts and other foods, if eaten in excess, can lead to abdominal bloating, which in turn can cause indigestion and discomfort. In such cases, there are some home remedies that can help with gas relief. Firstly, abdominal massage can effectively alleviate symptoms such as vomiting and bloating. Additionally, consuming foods that promote digestion can also help to relieve gastric bloating.
Gastrointestinal bloating is a general term for a series of symptoms caused by indigestion. Indigestion often manifests as abdominal pain or discomfort after eating, often accompanied by nausea, belching, hiccups, and bloating. Among these symptoms, belching, bloating, abdominal pain, excessive flatulence, and hiccups are commonly considered as manifestations of gastrointestinal bloating.
Gas in the gastrointestinal tract is expelled through the mouth as belching and through the anus as flatulence, while a portion of it can be absorbed by the intestinal wall. When the amount of retained gas in the gastrointestinal tract increases in normal adults, they may experience a sense of bloating. Long-term indigestion can also lead to malnutrition and decreased immune function.
Indigestion is only a clinical manifestation and needs to be distinguished from early gastric cancer, pancreatic, biliary, and liver diseases. Therefore, patients with indigestion should seek medical attention promptly.
Here are some suggestions for relieving indigestion:
1. Regularly consume porridge and soup: If you experience bloating and a burning sensation in your stomach, you can frequently consume small amounts of rice soup, barley soup, or thin congee made from japonica rice or barley.
2. Drinking diluted vinegar: For bloating caused by indigestion, drinking diluted vinegar two or three times a day may help. Mix one tablespoon of rice vinegar into a cup of cold water and consume it. Drinking a glass of lemon water in the morning can also be beneficial.
3. Increasing physical activity: Unless you have a serious illness, increasing physical activity such as walking briskly, doing gymnastics, or abdominal exercises can help relieve bloating.
4. Dietary Therapy:
① Chicken Gizzard Peel and Fermented Grain Tea: For those with abdominal bloating, stomach congestion, and lack of appetite, you can use 30 grams of chicken gizzard peel and 15 grams of fermented grain. Boil them together and drink the decoction twice daily, morning and evening, for several days to eliminate bloating and increase appetite.
② Tangerine Peel Tea: Tear 50 grams of fresh tangerine peel into small pieces, add a little white sugar, and steep in boiling water. Drink this as a tea, which can be effective for mild bloating. If fresh tangerine peel is unavailable, you can buy 6 grams of dried tangerine peel at a pharmacy and steep it in tea for similar effects.
