You can suffer from trapped wind in different parts of your digestive system and this will cause different symptoms, such as a bloated stomach, bloated abdomen and flatulence.

The most common symptoms of trapped wind are:
. a bloated stomach
. a bloated abdomen
. feeling uncomfortably full after eating
. rumbling or gurgling noises in your stomach or abdomen
. flatulence

If you're looking for a cure for trapped wind, first try to work out what's causing the symptoms. A bloated stomach may be caused by swallowing too much air, particularly while you're eating, whereas abdominal bloating and flatulence could be a sign that you've eaten something that causes extra gas to be produced in your colon.

In general, the following steps can help you to avoid the symptoms of trapped wind:
. Eat regular meals.
. Try not to rush a meal or eat on the move.
. Don't gulp down drinks.
. Drink alcohol in moderation.
. Try to relax and de-stress before eating.
. Avoid wearing clothes that fit tightly around your waist, particularly when you
. eat.
. Avoid food and drinks that are more likely to cause trapped wind:
  - cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts
  - turnips, onions, leeks
  - garlic
  - fennel, sunflower and poppy seeds
  - fizzy drinks, such as colas and beer

. Try to avoid stressful situations and find ways to relax when you start to feel
. tense.