Wind (in Stomach or Intestines)

Air or gas accumulated in the stomach or intestines leading to belching, rumblings, passing wind and a bloated feeling. The most common cause of wind is swallowing air. We all swallow some air, but excess air is likely to be swallowed by nervy, anxious people and when drinks are gulped or food is bolted. Wind is also a symptom of indigestion. Some foods, such as beans, onion, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, are likely to cause wind because they are usually not fully broken down by the digestive juices and the residue collects in the bowel where it ferments, producing gas. People who suffer from wind should avoid such foods, and should sit down to a meal in a relaxed state, and eat and drink slowly.