Treatments and drugsBy Mayo Clinic staff If your gas pains are
caused by another health problem, treating the underlying
condition may offer relief. Otherwise, bothersome gas is
generally treated with dietary measures, lifestyle modifications
or over-the-counter medications. Although the solution isn't the
same for everyone, with a little trial and error, most people
are able to find some relief. The following dietary changes may
help reduce the amount of gas your body produces or help gas
move more quickly through your system: - Try to identify and
avoid the foods that affect you the most. Foods that cause gas
problems for many people include beans, onions, broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, artichokes, asparagus, pears,
apples, peaches, prunes, sugar-free candies and chewing gum,
whole-wheat bread, bran cereals or muffins, milk, cream, ice
cream, ice milk, and beer, sodas and other carbonated beverages.
- Try cutting back on fried and fatty foods. Often, bloating
results from eating fatty foods. Fat d