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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 2 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.

Content last reviewed: 1 April 2006

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