4. Readily Available Over-The-Counter Remedies
Sometimes, especially if you’re experiencing bloatedness as a one-off symptom and feeling uncomfortably swollen, you need a very quick, one-time remedy. For starters, over the counter antacids tend to work well. They not only neutralize the stomach acids that cause heartburn but work with the stomach acids to speed up digestion as well.
If you suspect your bloat is due to dairy, use Lactaid or Dairy Ease to help break down the lactose. Many individuals also find simethicone-based products such as Gas-X and Mylanta Gas to be very helpful, while others have experienced little to no relief.
If you are having a reaction to beans, you could also try a product such as Beano. Products such as Beano may decrease the gas that is emitted when certain legumes and beans are broken down. An easy way to know if your bloat is due to something you ate, is if you’re uncomfortable and you’ve eaten something that’s not normally in your diet.