Most trapped wind passes within an hour or two—pun intended. If the pain is severe, constant, or comes with fever, vomiting, or blood, see a doctor immediately. This is not the time for home yoga poses.
But for the everyday, garden-variety bloat? You have full permission to blame it on the cat, the dog, or the air freshener. We’re all human, and human bodies make silly noises.
One last trick: belly massage. Use your fingertips to make small circles on your stomach, starting at the lower right and moving clockwise. It mimics the path of your colon and helps push that stubborn air along.
