Question 1

can gas pains last more than a day?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Especially if associated with gastroenteritis or another condition.

Question 2

what can be done for painful gas pains?

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Pass gas: Assuming the pains are truly gas pains: gas pains can be quite painful. Carminatives help to pass gas.  These can include fennel, fenugreek, cinnamon.  Hot beverages help stimulate bowel function (even hot water, with or without lemon juice). Chamomile and peppermint help relax gut muscle spasms and may help.  Ginger tea can help too. Avoid gassy foods, sugarless candies, bubbly drinks.

Question 3

what can be done for relief of gas pains?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: A heating pad or a warm bath is the best remedy for cramps caused by gas. You can also try over the counter remedies such as gas-x and beano if the problem seems to be food-related. If these remedies don't improve your symptoms, see your doctor.

Question 4

what can i do to treat really bad gas pains?

Accepted Answer

Change in diet: Gas pain is food intake related (intestinal muscle contractions) be sure your food is healthy and experiment to avoid the items which cause the pain.

Question 5

can you get gas pains in the same place every time?

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Abdominal Pain: Abdominal pain can be at the same location everyday. This could represent inflammation in the stomach, intestines or trapped gas pockets in your intestines. I would recommend this to be evaluated by your doctor or a gastroenterologist and get you the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

i suffer so much from gas pains what can i do for this ?

Accepted Answer

DIET, DIET, DIET: Before freaking out that you may have something really, well, freaky--keep a diet diary and see if certain foods set you off.Or,if you suspect something, stop eating it and see what happens,er,doesn't happen.If you want to wing it,try Beano when you eat beans or broccoli or soy or Lactaid with dairy and see if that helps.Both can be bought at your local discount drug store.After that,see your doc.

Question 7

when should you go to dr for gas pains that won't go away?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible: Gaa pains could be anything. If a continued botheration , check with your doctor.

Question 8

can intense gas pains also be because of catching a cold from lightly dressing?

Accepted Answer

: Gas pains would be unlikely to be caused by above mentioned circumstances. Colds spread over a infinite ways of progression and symptoms and if pain becomes significant, seeking timely  medical attention would be best.

Question 9

can gas pains and indegestion last for 4 days? if so what to take for the discomfort?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If going on for four days you need to see a doctor for an evaluation, and not  diagnose yourself.

Question 10

i have had horrible gas pains for 5 days. it doesn't seem to matter what i eat they won't go away!?

Accepted Answer

Is it gas?: Gas pains usually don't last 5 days straight, especially if you've modified your diet.  It could be something completely other than gas: constipation, gastroenteritis, diverticulitis, many things.  Horrible belly pain lasting 5 days should be checked by your doctor soon!

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