Trapped gas can feel like a stabbing pain in your chest or abdomen. The pain can be sharp enough to send you to the emergency room, thinking it’s a heart attack, or appendicitis, or your gallbladder.
Producing and passing gas is a normal part of your digestion. But when a bubble of gas gets stuck inside you, you want to relieve the pain as fast as possible. And if you have other symptoms, it’s a good idea to find out what’s causing the pain.
Read on to learn how to relieve trapped gas, what the causes might be, and tips for prevention.
Best home remedies for trapped gas
Certain home remedies for relieving trapped gas work better for some people than others. You may have to experiment to see what works best and fastest for you. Most of the evidence behind these home remedies is anecdotal.
Here are some quick ways to expel trapped gas, either by burping or passing gas.
Move
Walk around. Movement may help you expel the gas.
Massage
Try gently massaging the painful spot.
Yoga poses
Specific yoga poses can help your body relax to aid the passing of gas. Here’s a pose to start with:
- Lie on your back and extend your legs straight up with your feet together.
- Bend your knees and put your arms around them.
- Pull your knees down to your chest.
- At the same time, pull your head up to your knees. You can also keep your head flat, if it’s more comfortable.
- Hold the pose for 20 seconds or more.
