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" 1. Burpy? Bloated? What it is: Gas Treat it: Reach for a remedy with simethicone\u2014it busts up gas bubbles fast, easing stomach pressure. Two over-the-counter products to try: Gas-X and Mylanta Gas. And don&amp;#039;t collapse onto the couch\u2014walking around helps move painful gas through your digestive system. Prevent it: Eat slowly and chew thoroughly. If you&amp;#039;re prone to dyspepsia (the official name for gastric upset), avoid spicy foods and other triggers (see &amp;quot;Seethers &amp;amp;amp; Soothers,&amp;quot; below right), large meals\u2014and arguments at the dinner table. 2. You&amp;#039;re on Fire! What it is:Heartburn Treat it: All OTC antacids\u2014like Rolaids, Tums, and Maalox\u2014ease heartburn, though liquids may work a little faster than tablets or chewables. If you have GERD, drugs that slash stomach acid help head off repeat heartburn attacks. Prevent it: To avoid reflux, you should wait three hours after dinner before lying down. This gives your stomach time to empty so nothing comes back up your esophagus. Elevating the head of your bed four to six inches also helps. 3. Feeling Stuck? What it is:Constipation Treat it: Stimulant laxatives (Ex-Lax, Correctol) work in six to 12 hours, but can trigger an OMG! I need a bathroom! emergency. Stool softeners (Colace) and psyllium supplements (Metamucil, Konsyl) are gentler and work in 12 to 72 hours. After two weeks, see your M.D. if you still have heartburn or are queasy, crampy, or constipated. Prevent it: Meds, from antidepressants to pain pills, can be constipating. If you must stay on the Rx, use a stool softener. Calcium and iron can be culprits, too; even if you don&amp;#039;t take these as supplements, check your multi. 4. Got the Trots? What it is: Diarrhea Treat it: Wait 48 hours to treat. OTC antidiarrheals keep you from dashing to the bathroom, but may slow passage of food-borne or infectious bugs, prolonging your woes. While you wait, chug two quarts of Gatorade or Pedialyte a day to avoid dehydration. Prevent it: Most cases are due to germs (Wash hands! Wash produce!). But your problem may come from a surprising source: health bars with added &amp;quot;designer&amp;quot; fiber. Check the label for inulin (sometimes listed as &amp;quot;chicory root fiber&amp;quot;). 5. Gnawing Pain What it is: Ibuprofen Issues  Treat it: Motrin, Advil, and other NSAIDs like naproxen sodium (Aleve) and aspirin can irritate your stomach lining, leading to wicked stomach pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is gentler on your tummy. Prevent it: Try water for a headache (you may be dehydrated) and light exercise, heat, or massage for body aches. Also, you might be able to tolerate NSAIDs if you take them with food. 6. On &amp;amp;amp; Off Misery What it is: IBS Treat it: If your tetchy stomach comes and goes and is accompanied by bloating, gas, and constipation or diarrhea, you might have irritable bowel syndrome or a gluten sensitivity. See your regular doctor, who may have you keep a food diary for a week. Seek help for severe cramping, bloody stool or vomiting, dizziness, fever, or a very tender belly. Prevent it: Gluten sensitivity is the diagnosis du jour, and gluten-free products are everywhere, but don&amp;#039;t self-treat. A physician needs to rule out celiac disease and then set you up on an elimination diet to see what&amp;#039;s behind your symptoms. 7. Crampy &amp;amp;amp; Gassy What it is: Lactose Intolerance Treat it: Could it be your latte habit? You might be able to tolerate the amount of milk in a regular-size coffee drink, but the nearly20 ounces in a venti could be pushing you over your lactose threshold. Prevent it: You might limit dairy, but don&amp;#039;t cut it out of your diet altogether. Beyond ordering smaller coffee drinks, try easier-to-digest yogurt and hard cheeses (such as Cheddar and Swiss). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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