Are There Any Health Benefits?
Here’s what could be going on instead.
In that case, a warm compress will also do the trick.
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It just accumulates in your belly button and is unlikely to go anywhere beyond your skin, said Kazlouskaya.
There are no significant drawbacks, except that bloating likely will continue.
There are also a few considerations to keep in mind.
You could also be missing the real issue.
A walk or gentle belly massage can have the same effect, said Kazlouskaya.
As an added bonus, exercise helps ease stress, which can further contribute to bloating.
Over-the-counter bloating medicines like Gas-X and Pepto-Bismol can also help treat bloating.
But if these remedies dont work, its time to see a doctor.
While this one likely wont do any harm, it also wont deliver the digestive benefits influencers are claiming.
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Harvard Health Publishing.How to get rid of bloating: tips for relief.
