Methods for Treating Gastrointestinal Bloating

Methods for treating gastrointestinal bloating mainly include:

1. Medication: Select appropriate medications according to symptoms, such as Chinese patent medicines like Qizhi Weitong Granules and Muxiang Shunqi Pills, as well as Western medications like Domperidone and Cisapride. These medications can increase the tension and peristalsis of gastrointestinal smooth muscles, promoting the discharge of food and intestinal gas, thereby relieving gastrointestinal bloating.

2. Dietary adjustment: Avoid gas-producing foods such as beans, onions, and cabbage, and reduce intake of greasy foods. It is recommended to consume more foods that help relieve gas and bloating, such as white radish, and to drink yogurt and mint tea, which aid digestion. Additionally, do not eat hurriedly and avoid talking while eating to reduce swallowing excess air.

3. Lifestyle modifications: Quit smoking and alcohol consumption, control body weight, and engage in moderate outdoor aerobic exercises such as jogging and rope skipping to promote gastrointestinal motility and digestion. In addition, abdominal massage is also an effective method for relieving gastrointestinal bloating.

4. Treatment of underlying causes: For gastrointestinal bloating caused by underlying conditions such as gastritis and peptic ulcer, the primary disease should be treated first to eliminate the triggering factors.