Sometimes, the cause can be trapped gas. Gas can accumulate in the stomach, intestines, or even the upper digestive tract, leading to pressure and tightness that can easily be mistaken for heart-related symptoms. This often happens after eating too fast, consuming trigger foods, or dealing with indigestion or acid reflux. How to get rid of it? Well, you can try a few home remedies to manage it at home.

"While the discomfort may feel confusing because it mimics more serious symptoms, sometimes gas pain is usually harmless and easily manageable at home," Dr Swapnil Patil, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Cardio Diabetic Care at DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pune, tells Health Shots.

How does gas pain in the chest feel, and what causes it?

Gas-related chest pain can show up in surprising ways. Many people feel a sharp jab, a sudden flutter, or a tight, heavy sensation behind the breastbone. Some even experience upper abdominal discomfort that radiates upward, making it feel like chest pain. Causes vary, from swallowing air too quickly, overeating, or eating spicy and fatty foods to experiencing acid reflux. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when stomach acid moves upward into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as burning, bloating, or heaviness. Gas trapped in the stomach or colon can also push upward, creating pressure that feels like central chest pain. Dr Patil explains that although it can feel intense, gas-induced chest pain responds well to simple remedies.

Here are 5 home remedies to manage gas pain in chest:

1. Sip warm water with ajwain (carom seeds)

Ajwain is one of the most effective home remedies for gas and indigestion. It contains thymol, a compound that enhances digestive enzyme activity, helping the gut break down food more easily. Drinking warm ajwain water relaxes the intestines and releases trapped gas, easing chest pressure quickly. Warm water also soothes the digestive tract, making this remedy even more effective.

2. Try lemon water for gentle digestion support

Lemon water helps neutralize acidity and aids digestion. Its natural compounds stimulate bile production, helping food move smoothly through the digestive system. A mild, warm lemon drink can reduce bloating, heaviness, and gas buildup that can cause chest discomfort. It is gentle, refreshing, and works well when taken on an empty stomach.

3. Have warm water or herbal teas (peppermint or chamomile)

Herbal teas have naturally calming effects on the digestive tract. Peppermint tea works as an antispasmodic, relaxing the intestinal muscles and allowing trapped gas to move more freely. Chamomile tea helps soothe inflammation and reduce bloating. Even sipping plain warm water can stimulate digestion and ease chest tightness caused by gas.

4. Use ginger for better digestion and gas relief

Ginger is a powerful digestive enhancer. A 2020 review in Nutrients found that ginger helps improve gastric emptying and reduces indigestion-related gas. You can consume ginger tea, raw ginger, or even add it to meals. Any form may help reduce bloating and pressure. For many people, ginger works within minutes by relaxing the gut and easing trapped gas.

5. Chew fennel seeds after meals

Fennel seeds contain anethole, which relaxes the gastrointestinal muscles and reduces gas formation in the digestive tract. Chewing fennel seeds or drinking fennel tea can relieve chest discomfort caused by trapped gas. They also help reduce bloating and act as a natural antacid.

Other remedies you can try

• Warm compress: Helps relax the abdominal muscles and release gas.


• Stretching or gentle yoga: Encourages movement of trapped gas.


• Deep breathing exercises: Reduces bloating and eases chest tightness.

Foods and habits to avoid during gas-related chest pain

• Spicy or oily foods


• Gluten and dairy (if they trigger symptoms)


• Caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks


• Citrus fruits during acidity episodes