What can I do to relieve stomach pain?
Some of the most popular home remedies for an upset stomach and indigestion include:
- Drinking water. ...
- Avoiding lying down. ...
- Ginger. ...
- Mint. ...
- Taking a warm bath or using a heating bag. ...
- BRAT diet. ...
- Avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol. ...
- Avoiding difficult-to-digest foods.
How do I know if my stomach pain is serious?
You should seek immediate medical attention or go to the ER if you have:
- Constant or severe abdominal pain.
- Pain associated with a high fever.
- Changes in pain intensity or location, such as going from a dull ache to a sharp stab or starting in one area and radiating to another.
What causes pain in the stomach?
Various causes of abdominal pain include, but are not limited to, indigestion after eating, gallstones and gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), pregnancy, gas, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), appendicitis, ulcers, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pancreatitis, ...
