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Wind

  • Eat and drink slowly. Take small mouthfuls and chew your food well.
  • Avoid food that you think gives you wind; for example, beans, pickles and fizzy drinks.
  • Peppermint can help - either drunk as 2 teaspoonfuls of peppermint water dissolved in a small cup of hot water (with sugar if necessary), peppermint tea or peppermint capsules.
  • You could try taking charcoal tablets, available from your chemist.
  • Gentle exercise, especially walking, can bring some relief.
  • If the pain becomes severe or continues, tell your doctor.

Content last reviewed: 01 April 2006
Page last modified: 14 January 2009

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