My son just had his appendix removed, can some1 offer advise on how to ease the gas pains?

Question

Had surgery yesterday morning, has large gas bubbles in stomach and was wondering if we could use a heat pad to help with the gas

Answer 1

heat pad will help him feel better but wont remove the gas, the best way to expel gas is to stimulate the intestine to contract, and that is achieve by early ambulation ( have him walk about the room ) the sooner the intestines wake up, the sooner that gas will be expelled as a burp or flatus...

Answer 2

Belching and bloating are difficult to relieve because they are usually caused by unconscious aerophagia or increased sensitivity to normal amounts of gas. To reduce aerophagia, the patient should avoid habits such as gum chewing or smoking. Upper GI diseases (eg, peptic ulcer) that may cause reflex hypersalivation should be treated. Carbonated beverages or antacids should be eliminated if associated with belching. Foods containing unabsorbable carbohydrates should be avoided. Dairy products should be excluded from the diet of lactose-intolerant patients.

The mechanism of repeated belching should be explained and demonstrated. When aerophagia is troublesome, biofeedback and relaxation therapy can retrain the patients to swallow and chew more effectively and break the cycle of aerophagia-discomfort-belch-relief.

Drugs provide little benefit. SimethiconeSome Trade Names
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, an agent that breaks up small gas bubbles, and various anticholinergic drugs demonstrate poor results. Some patients with dyspepsia and postprandial upper abdominal fullness benefit from antacids.

Complaints of excess flatus are treated with avoidance of triggering substances. Roughage (eg, bran, psyllium seed) may be added to the diet to try to increase colonic transit; however, in some patients, worsening of symptoms may result. Activated charcoal can sometimes help reduce gas and unpleasant odor; however, its tendency to stain clothing and the oral mucosa makes it undesirable. Chlorophyll tablets may reduce odor and are better accepted by patients.

In general, functional bloating, distention, and flatus run an intermittent, chronic course that is only partially relieved by therapy. Reassurance that these problems are not detrimental to health is important.

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Answer 3

i had my appendix out when i was little i know it hurts so god bless him. help him walk by going slowly and holding him as he does it. try a heat pack if it eases the pain but not too hot

Answer 4

Peppermint tea. Seriously.