Our guts were designed to do it!
If youre always asking yourself, why am I so gassy at night?
this ones for you.
And farting more at nightafter youve likely had your biggest meal of the dayisnt usually cause for concern.
Still, it would be nice to hit the hay without a bubble gut.
Dr. Rao notes this can lead to bloating.
quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine
According to theMayo ClinicandJohns Hopkins Medicine, these might include the following:
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Thats because fat takes longer to digest than carbs or protein, according toMerck Manuals.
You just ate alot
Eating large portions of food at once can also increase gas production.
This is especially true if dinner is your largest meal of the day, says Dr. Rao.
Theres a good chance itll give you more gas compared to your smaller breakfast or lunch, she adds.
Otherconstipation symptomsinclude abdominal pain, straining when you poop, and bloating, per theMayo Clinic.
Go for a fart walk around your neighborhoodafter dinner(thanks,TikTok, for this new trend!
), or do some light yoga or stretching to encourage that gas to move.
You have a food intolerance
Again, its pretty normal to have some gas after eating certain foods.
quadruple board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine
You started a new medication
Certain meds are known for causing constipation, which can make you gassier.
(Nice, right?)
(Though the symptoms can hit anytime, not necessarily just at night.)
The more active you are, the less bloating youll feel, she says.
Natural remedies
Natural gas relief is also an option.
One of the best go-tos?
Peppermint works, too, for similar reasons, per a January 2019 meta-analysis inBMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies2.
Try an OTC anti-gas med like simethicone (Gas-X) or TUMS, recommends theMayo Clinic.
Both help by breaking up air bubbles in your GI tract, which can curb bloating and gas.
FAQ
How do I get rid of gas ASAP?
Taking a walk works pretty well to get rid of trapped gas, Dr. Rao says.
What position helps you release gas?
Why is my gas so smelly?
Chances are it was something you ate.
Certain foods can definitely make your farts smell worse, per the Cleveland Clinic.
What to eat at night to avoid gas?
Its more about whatnotto eat, TBH.
Why am I so gassy lately as a female?
Hormone fluctuations are the most common reason why this happens.
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