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The trapped wind quiz

The trapped wind quiz

How much do you know about trapped wind, indigestion and heartburn?
Take this test to find out!

Hint: all answers can be found somewhere on this website.

Question 1: What is bloating?

a. Irritation and inflammation of the digestive system caused by stomach acid

b. Burning sensation in the throat caused by excess stomach acid

c. Discomfort in the stomach caused by natural gas in the digestive system

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Question 1: What is bloating?

If you answered a... Wrong!

Irritation and inflammation of the digestive system caused by stomach acid is known as indigestion. Go here to find out about bloating.

If you answered b... Wrong!

Burning sensation in the throat caused by excess stomach acid is known as heartburn. Go here to find out about bloating.

If you answered c... Correct!

You can find out more about bloating here.

Question 2: Where is burping a sign of satisfaction after a meal?

a. Japan

b. Germany

Question 2: Where is burping a sign of satisfaction after a meal?

If you answered a... Wrong!

Geppu (burping) is considered rude while eating in Japan, although slurping is acceptable. Visit our World of Wind to find out more about attitudes to wind in different countries.

If you answered b... Correct!

You can find out more about wind in different countries here.

Question 3: If you are suffering from bloating in what position is it better to sleep?

a. With the top of your bed raised or propped up with pillows

b. Lying flat

Question 3: If you are suffering from bloating in what position is it better to sleep?

If you answered a... Correct!

It is better to avoid lying flat. See our guide on how to avoid bloating.

If you answered b... Wrong!

It is better to avoid lying flat. See our guide on how to avoid bloating.

Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of trapped wind or bloating?

a. Problems swallowing (also known as dysphagia)

b. Stomach cramps

c. Flatulence

Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of trapped wind or bloating?

If you answered a... Correct!

Dysphagia is a symptom of heartburn. Go here here to find out more about heartburn.

If you answered b... Wrong!

Stomach cramps can be a symptom of trapped wind or bloating. See our guide to symptoms and causes of bloating here.

If you answered c... Wrong!

Flatulence can be a symptom of trapped wind or bloating. See our guide to symptoms and causes of bloating here.

Question 5: Which of Maalox Plus' three active ingredients provides relief from bloating and trapped wind?

a. Dried aluminium hydroxide gel

b. Simeticone

c. Magnesium hydroxide

Question 5: Which of Maalox Plus' X3 active ingredients provides relief from bloating and trapped wind?

If you answered a... Wrong!

Dried aluminium hydroxide gel is an antacid that provides relief from symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Go here here to find the correct answer.

If you answered b... Correct!

Find out more about Maalox Plus' X3 active ingredients here.

If you answered c... Wrong!

Magnesium hydroxide is an antacid that provides relief from symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. Go here here to find the correct answer.

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