HOME REMEDIES FOR GASTRITIS
- January 11, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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If gas becomes in the stomach someday, it becomes difficult to eat and drink and work. Some people get so much pain from gas that it becomes difficult for them to breathe. Due to gas, there is heaviness and pain in the stomach, burning sensation in the eyes, feeling of vomiting and even headache. To say this is just gas, but ignoring it can lead to many serious consequences. Constipation, acidity and ulcers, etc. are diseases caused by gas.
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Causes of Stomach gas :
Many types of research have been done about the causes of stomach gas. Various research has found that the stomach gas causes. Here we are explaining some of the major reasons :
- Consumption of drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen
- Drinking more alcohol and tea-coffee
- Having a stomach infection called Helicobacter pylori
- Accumulation of bile acid in the stomach
- Consumption of food that causes gas
- Eating more fiber-rich foods
- Weakness of the immune system due to viral infections, such as cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus
- Over stress
- Unable to digest milk and milk products
- If there is inflammation or irritation in the intestines
Symptoms of Stomach gas –
Symptoms of gas problem include mild burning sensation in the stomach to severe pain. Although mild burns may be ignored, gas pain becomes difficult to tolerate. Other symptoms of stomach gas can also occur, which are as follows :
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain and bloating
- Frequent hiccups
- Black or red stool
- vomit blood
- Spasms and discomfort
- Gas can also cause nervousness
Home Remedies for Stomach Gas
Most people resort to medicines to get rid of the gas problem, which can also have side effects. Therefore, here we are giving some home remedies to get rid of gas. Home remedies for stomach gas given can be beneficial in relieving the initial symptoms of gas problem, but the treatment given by a doctor is beneficial when the condition is severe.
Baking Soda
A spoonful of baking soda
a glass of water
How to use:
Mix the baking soda well in the water.
After that drink this water.
How often do:
It can be drunk whenever needed.
How is beneficial:
The use of baking soda can be beneficial in many ways. One of them is the treatment of gas. A research in this regard is available on the website of NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information). According to research, humans have hydrochloric acid in their stomach, which helps to digest food . When sodium bicarbonate is added to hydrochloric acid, this chemical acts immediately and can slow down the production of gas . It can be said on this basis that the use of baking soda as a gas medicine can be helpful in reducing the problem to some extent.
Aloe vera
Two teaspoons fresh aloe vera gel
a glass of water
How to use:
Mix aloe vera gel well in water and drink.
How often do:
You can drink one or two glasses a day.
How is beneficial:
According to Ayurveda, the benefits of aloe vera have been seen in many health problems. It can also be used for gas. A bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori is also a cause of stomach gas formation. A research published on the NCBI website has found that Aloe vera has anti-bacterial properties, which may help to overcome the infection of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. This can help to some extent in reducing stomach gas and treating gas .
Coconut Water
Coconut water
How to use:
You can drink it at any time of the day.
How often do:
Consuming three to four glasses of coconut water throughout the day can be beneficial.
How is beneficial:
There are many benefits of using coconut water. While it is considered good in digestion, it can also be used as a gas medicine. Scientific research was done to confirm this quality of coconut water. Research has found that coconut water improves digestion, along with reducing gastric problems. On this basis, it can be said that coconut water can be beneficial in treating gas .
Green Tea
One teaspoon green tea powder or green tea bag.
A spoonful of honey
A cup of water
How to use:
First of all, heat the water thoroughly.
Then add honey and mix it.
After this, put green tea powder or green tea bag in the water.
If adding powder, mix it and drink it after filtering.
At the same time, if using a tea bag, put it in water and leave it for a while and then drink.
How often do:
About two cups of green tea can be drunk throughout the day.
How is beneficial:
The benefits of green tea have also been seen to reduce the gas problem. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which directly affects the inner lining of the stomach. This causes the gas problem to gradually reduce. Drinking this tea as a gas medicine can solve chronic gas problems. Therefore, one can consume green tea to avoid gas-related diseases. This fact is confirmed by a research paper available on the NCBI site .
Lemon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Half glass of water
How to use:
Add the juice to the water.
You can drink it at any time of the day.
How often do:
Consuming two glasses of lemonade throughout the day can be beneficial.
How is beneficial:
Lemons have been considered beneficial in many ways for health. It can also be used as a gas medicine. According to various research available on the NCBI website, lemons are classified as citrus fruits. Gastroprotective properties are found in citrus fruit such as lemon. These properties found in it may be beneficial in reducing the infection of Helicobacter pylori bacteria that cause gas problems. This may help reduce the stomach gas problem .
Ginger
Process number-1
Small piece of ginger
A cup of water
How to use:
Chew a piece of ginger for a while.
Then swallow it with the help of water.
How is beneficial:
Ginger has its own special place in Ayurveda. The benefits of ginger have been seen for health. Ginger can be helpful in relieving stomach disorders. According to research, ginger has antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties, which may be beneficial in reducing stomach inflammation caused by an infection called Helicobacter pylori. This can help treat gas (10).
Cumin
A spoon cumin
a glass of water
How to use:
First fry the cumin seeds lightly and then grind them finely in a grinder.
Then heat the water and mix this powder in it.
After this drink this water.
How often do:
Drink after eating two or three times a day.
How is beneficial:
The use of cumin not only enhances the taste of food, it has also been considered as a medicinal medicine in Ayurveda. It is cultivated most in Asia, Africa and Europe. Cumin has antiinflammatory and antibacterial properties. Due to these properties, it can act like a panacea in gas and other stomach diseases .
Coconut Oil
A little virgin coconut oil
How to use:
This oil can be used in cooking.
How often do:
Two to three teaspoons of coconut oil a day can be included in the meal.
How is beneficial:
Coconut oil is beneficial for health in many ways. Its properties can also be beneficial in relieving gastric ulcers and reducing gas problems. According to a research published on NCBI website, virgin coconut oil has gastroprotective activity. This property may be beneficial in removing bacterial infections called Helicobacter pylori. In addition, the anti-ulcer properties found in it may also help alleviate the problem of ulcers caused by gas and in some ways to prevent gas .
Yogurt
Simple yogurt
How to use:
It can be eaten with food or as a snack.
How often do:
Eating one or two bowls of yogurt daily can be beneficial.
How is beneficial:
Gastric ulcers and Helicobacter pylori bacteria are the main causes of stomach gas formation. At the same time, the yogurt has probiotic properties. Numerous scientific research has so far considered that probiotics can function effectively on gastric ulcers and Helicobacter pylori (13) (14). Therefore, the use of yogurt can be beneficial in the prevention of gas.
Honey
Two teaspoons honey
A glass of hot water
How to use:
Mix honey well in warm water.
Then drink this water on an empty stomach in the morning.
How often do:
Drink it every morning on an empty stomach.
How is beneficial:
Honey is beneficial for health. The reason for this is the variety of properties present in it, which can be beneficial in curing the body along with eliminating diseases. These properties have antiinflammatory and antibacterial properties. Both these properties can help reduce the effect of the gas. While on one hand the antiinflammatory properties show an effect in reducing the swelling of the stomach caused by gas. At the same time, antibacterial properties can relieve this problem by eliminating the various types of bacteria that cause gas. On this basis, honey can be classified as a home remedy for gas (15).
Cinnamon
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 glass of lukewarm water
How to use:
Add cinnamon powder to lukewarm water.
Then consume it comfortably.
How often do:
You can consume it every morning on an empty stomach.
How is beneficial:
Cinnamon is not only used as a spice to enhance the taste of food in the kitchen, but it is also beneficial in removing many health related problems due to its quality. Cinnamon may also be a better alternative to home remedies for gas. Many scientific researches have been done in this subject. According to one such research, cinnamon has bactericidal properties. This property can work effectively on bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, but has not been considered more effective in research (16). Therefore, further research on cinnamon needs to be done with respect to gas.
Turmeric
Process number-1
5 grams turmeric powder
5 grams of salt
a glass of water
How to use:
Mix turmeric and salt together.
Then consume it with water.
You can also make the water lukewarm.
How to use:
Mix turmeric with yogurt or banana and make a paste.
Then consume it with water.
How often do:
Can be consumed once or twice a day.
How it is beneficial:
Turmeric not only brings flavor to the food, but turmeric is also used for health due to its properties. It can also be included in home remedy to remove stomach gas. Research has shown that the intake of turmeric can reduce the irritation and swelling caused by gas in the stomach . According to other research, curcumin present in turmeric has been found to have anti-Helicobacter pylori properties. Therefore, turmeric may prove to be somewhat beneficial in the gas problem .
Chamomile Tea
6 to 7 chamomile flowers washed
1 glass of water
Honey (to taste)
How to use:
Heat the water and add chamomile flowers and honey, if necessary.
When the water is well heated, turn off the gas and sieve the water in a cup.
If it is lukewarm, consume it as tea.
How often do:
It can be consumed once a day.
How is beneficial:
The benefits of chamomile tea can be beneficial for health in many ways. Research has found that chamomile can be a home remedy for gas. It is used for stomach irritation, indigestion, diarrhea.
Celery
1-2 grams celery
Jaggery nuggets
How to use:
Add celery to jaggery and then make tablets and eat it.
How often do:
Can be eaten once or twice a day.
How is beneficial:
Celery has been used as herbal medicine for centuries. It is believed to have many properties, which are important from a health perspective. These properties also have its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. These properties can be beneficial in the prevention of gas. Research has found that these properties found in celery may be beneficial in reducing the effects of Helicobacter pylori causing gas problems and preventing infection from it .
Root of liquorice
One teaspoon liquorice powder
A glass of hot water
How to use:
Mix the liquorice powder in hot water and leave it for about 10-15 minutes.
After this, sieve and drink water.
How often do:
This mixture can be drunk at least once a day.
How is beneficial:
Mulethi can be used for sore throat and coughs and colds. If liquorice powder is drunk by dissolving it in water, it protects the stomach lining from harmful bacteria and gas ulcers. The liquorice also has anti-Helicobacter pylori properties, due to which it can reduce the bacterial infections that cause stomach ulcers and gas.
Black Pepper
Half teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon black salt
Half lemon juice
A cup of water
How to use:
Mix all these ingredients in water and consume them.
How often do:
You can consume these once daily.
How is beneficial:
Black pepper can be used as a home remedy for gas. According to research, pepper has gastro-protective properties. This property found in black pepper may be helpful in improving gastrointestinal function and the problem of stomach gas .
Mint oil
2 or 3 drops mint oil
Half a glass of lukewarm water
How to use:
Add the drops of oil to the water.
Then drink this mixture.
How often do:
You can consume it every morning on an empty stomach for better results.
How is beneficial:
In Ayurveda, mint oil has also been used to get rid of many diseases and health related problems. It can also be used as a home remedy for gas and to prevent infections caused by it. One research used a variety of oils, including peppermint oil. Research has found that many oils as well as mint oil have anti-Helicobacter pylori properties against Helicobacter pylori causing gas problems (23). More scientific study is needed in this regard.
Vitamins
If the digestive system will not function properly, then gas, acidity, indigestion and constipation are certain. If you want to avoid all these conditions, then vitamin-rich foods and supplements should be consumed regularly. These essential vitamins can help the body fight infection. Also protects the inner lining of the stomach from damage and can reduce the risk of ulcers . Chicken, eggs, yogurt and cereals are rich in vitamins. At the same time, citrus fruits like lemons, oranges and amla have plenty of vitamins, but only doctors can tell better how many vitamins are needed.
Yoga for gas problem
Practicing yoga with medicines can be helpful in controlling and relieving symptoms related to digestive diseases. At the same time yoga also reduces stress, which can alleviate problems such as gas, GERD (gastrophagal reflux disease) and peptic ulcer . Here we are giving some types of yoga for gas problem:
Padahastasana: Can make digestive system better by eliminating the problem of constipation, gas and acidity. Apart from this, this asana can also be done to reduce the stomach.
Kapalabhati: This Kapalabhati Pranayama can relieve tension as well as gas, constipation and acidity.
Uttanapadasana: This asana can give relief in case of indigestion, constipation and gas problems.
Pawanmuktasan: Along with relieving acidity and constipation, it can also help in removing stomach gas.
Diet for gas problem –
After knowing what to do for gas, here we are telling you what to eat and what not to eat. There are many foods that cause gas problems .
1.Fat-rich, fried, sour and very spicy foods can cause gas problems.
2.Consumption of coffee, cocoa and strong tea can also make gas in the stomach.
3.Some vegetables like cabbage, raw beet, onion, garlic and turnip can also cause gastritis problems.
4.Cold drinks can cause carbon dioxide in the stomach, which can lead to gastritis problems.
5.Fructose-rich fruits-vegetables such as peaches, plums, and cucumbers can also cause gastritis problems.
Certain foods can help prevent gastritis and reduce its symptoms as a gas removal remedy contains :
- High fiber foods such as apples, oatmeal, broccoli, carrots and beans.
- Eat easily digested foods, such as roasted chicken and low-fat soup.
- Drinks that are not carbonated.
- Yogurt can also be consumed by adding salt.
- There is something special ahead
Prevention Tips for Stomach Gas Problem
Changes in lifestyle and diet can occur. Here’s how to know:
- Along with the above mentioned home remedies, it is also necessary to follow some important rules to get a solution to the problem of stomach gas. If you take these measures to prevent these gas problems regularly, then you will never have this problem.
- You must drink at least eight-ten glasses of water per day. This makes the digestive system work well and does not cause constipation. Our intestines work well when the stomach is clean, which does not have to withstand gas and acidity.
- Stomach by eating fried and chili-spicy things
- Burning sensation and gas formation. Therefore, stay away from such foods. Also note that by eating what you get, you get irritation and gas in the stomach. You can make a list of such foods and avoid eating them.
- Stay away from junk food.
- Keep an eye on whoever is taking the medicine. If you feel burning and gas in the stomach due to taking any of those medicines, then tell the doctor about it. The doctor may give other medicines instead.
- Do not consume alcohol, smoking and tobacco at all. These spoil our digestive system, causing gas and acidity. In addition, their consumption also affects the kidneys and lungs.
- Reduce your intake of tea and coffee. Their effect is hot, due to which there is a burning sensation in the stomach.
- Do yoga for at least 20-25 minutes daily. This causes the internal organs of the stomach to function properly and our body naturally detoxes. Initially, under the supervision of a trainer, you can do Pawanmuktasana, Butterfly posture, Padahastan, Naukasana and Surya Namaskar etc. All these not only overcome the problem of gas, but also keep the weight balanced.
- Also, take a walk after morning walk and dinner. This keeps the digestive system good and the food is easily digested.
- Make a difference of at least two hours between dinner and sleep.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.