- Gas that occurs regularly many times per month or gas that has persisted for several months
- Gas or bloating that is severe or debilities you
- If you have abdominal pain which suddenly changes in its location
- Gas or bloating that is happening more frequently over time
- Gas that is accompanied by fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, or other symptoms
- Intestinal obstruction or perforation (a hole in the intestines)
Treatment Options (ages 12-17):
- Avoid consumption of lactose containing foods such as milk, cheese, ice cream, creams, or custards
OTC Drug Therapy:
lactase enzyme products - Lactaid
Treatment Options (From dairy > age 18:
- Avoid consumption of lactose containing foods such as milk, cheese, ice cream, creams, or custards
OTC Drug Therapy: lactase enzyme products - Lactaid
Treatment Options (less than age 12):
Contact the primary care provider to discuss how to treat this condition. Avoid consumption of lactose containing foods such as milk, cheese, ice cream, creams, or custards. Lactaid is an option for ages 4+
Treatment Options for age 12-17:
- Eat food slowly and chew the food thoroughly. Eat while you are calm. Avoid washing down your food with a drink between each bite.
- Try not to overeat
- Maintain a regular routine of diet and aerobic exercise (link to site)
- Avoid chewing gum
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating
- Monitor which foods are causing gas and avoid these foods
- The following foods cause a lot of gas production, avoid consumption to decrease symptoms: Dairy products, deep fried foods, vegetables, fruits, beans, foods that are high in carbohydrates or sugars, carbonated beverages, foods high in fat, pretzels, wheat containing products
- Avoid the use of straws and avoid sipping from containers with a small mouth piece
- Do not exert yourself in order to try to belch
OTC Drug Therapy:
Simethicone
Treatment Options For Age > 18:
- Eat food slowly and chew the food thoroughly. Eat while you are calm. Avoid washing down your food with a drink between each bite.
- Try not to overeat
- Maintain a regular routine of diet and aerobic exercise (link to site)
- Avoid chewing gum
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating
- Monitor which foods are causing gas and avoid these foods
- The following foods cause a lot of gas production, avoid consumption to decrease symptoms: Dairy products, deep fried foods, vegetables, fruits, beans, foods that are high in carbohydrates or sugars, carbonated beverages, foods high in fat, pretzels, wheat containing products
- Avoid the use of straws and avoid sipping from containers with a small mouth piece
- Do not exert yourself in order to try to belch
OTC Drug Therapy:
Simethicone
Treatment Options For Age 4-11:
- Eat food slowly and chew the food thoroughly. Eat while you are calm. Avoid washing down your food with a drink between each bite.
- Try not to overeat
- Maintain a regular routine of diet and aerobic exercise (link to site)
- Avoid chewing gum
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating
- Monitor which foods are causing gas and avoid these foods
- The following foods cause a lot of gas production, avoid consumption to decrease symptoms: Dairy products, deep fried foods, vegetables, fruits, beans, foods that are high in carbohydrates or sugars, carbonated beverages, foods high in fat, pretzels, wheat containing products
- Avoid the use of straws and avoid sipping from containers with a small mouth piece
- Do not exert yourself in order to try to belch
OTC Drug Therapy:
Simethicone