How do you get rid of bloating fast?

For fast relief of a bloated, stretched stomach: move - even a 10 to 15 minute walk improves gut transit and helps trapped gas pass (NHS lists regular exercise as a real bloating remedy, both for relief and prevention). Peppermint tea or peppermint oil capsules relax the gut muscle and are the best-supported herbal option. A warm pad on the belly eases the discomfort while things move. Then stop feeding it: chew with your mouth closed and eat slowly (swallowed air is a leading cause), skip fizzy drinks, chewing gum, and straws for now, and go easy on the known gas-producers - beans, onions, broccoli, cabbage, and sugar-free sweets (sorbitol). If bloating is frequent, keep a food-and-symptom diary for two weeks - patterns emerge: lactose after dairy, gluten with bread, or simply huge evening meals. Constipation is a common hidden driver, and fixing it (fluids, fiber added gradually, movement) often fixes the bloat. Red flags that change the answer: bloating that is persistent or getting worse over weeks, a hard or swollen abdomen, unintentional weight loss, blood in stool, vomiting, or feeling full quickly - especially in women over 50, where persistent bloating warrants a prompt check. Pymander is a free AI doctor, 24/7 by text, that can help you map your pattern.