Frequently asked questions

Here are some questions people often ask about trapped gas.

What helps gas pain ASAP?

OTC medication, such as simethicone (Gas-X, Mylanta Gas) can help to relief painful trapped gas quickly.

What is the best position to relieve gas?

Certain yoga poses, such as those that bring the knees to the chest, or exercises such as squats, may help to relieve gas.

Learn more yoga poses to relieve gas.

How long does it take for painful gas to go away?

Painful trapped gas may pass on its own within a few hours. However, people may use home remedies, such as passing a bowel movement or exercising to experience faster relief.

What are the symptoms of trapped gas?

A person with trapped gas may experience abdominal pain or discomfort and bloating.