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 two 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.

Condition-specific information

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Support Groups

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Last updated: 15 January 2012

This content was supplied by Macmillan Cancer Support.