Gas and Gas Pain Management with Dietitian and Nutritionist

A dietitian and nutritionist can help manage gas and gas pain in the following ways:

• Similar to bloating, gas can be a normal part of the digestive process. Commonly caused by foods like legumes (beans, chickpeas, lentils, etc.) and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.), especially when consumed in larger volumes. All of these foods are more gas-producing at baseline. A dietitian can help provide guidance around these and the symptoms you’re experiencing.
• If enough gas builds up, it can contribute to discomfort and even pain. This can be caused by foods, but may also be a result of constipation or a gastrointestinal condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Working with a registered dietitian (RD) can help you determine what the cause of your gas and/or gas pain may be attributed via nutritional assessment. It is important to note, however, that dietitians and nutritionists cannot make diagnoses.
• With the use of a food and symptom log, dietitians can review your dietary intake to help you determine your own personal triggers of gas and gas pain.
• Supplement options can be reviewed as well, and a dietitian and nutritionist can advise you around supplements that may benefit or hinder your symptoms.
• Provide support and guidance to achieve optimal overall health.
• Create personalized meal plan for the given condition and to help alleviate gas and/or gas pain.
• Provide follow-up sessions to monitor progress, address additional concerns and answer questions, if necessary.
• And more.