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The best ways to get rid of a stomach ache
- Everyone experiences an upset stomach and indigestion from time to time. And while it's usually no cause for concern, there are many remedies one can try before seeking professional help. If you need a reminder, some common symptoms of stomach aches, which can occur whenever there's irritation of the stomach lining, are abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. But there may be a simple cure! Click through the following gallery for some helpful tips on how to get rid of a stomach ache.
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Wait it out
- Mild stomach aches can disappear on their own. Waiting it out can also be useful if you're dealing with diarrhea, which could be a symptom of mild food poisoning. Sometimes you just need your body to naturally flush it out.
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1 / 31 Fotos
Drink water
- The body needs water to digest and absorb nutrients from foods and beverages. If you're dehydrated, it can be difficult and less effective for digestion and increase the chances of an upset stomach.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Cinnamon
- Cinnamon contains antioxidants that may help ease digestion and reduce the risk of irritation and damage in the digestive system. Other substances in cinnamon may also help reduce gas, bloating, and cramping.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Basil
- Not only is basil a delicious herb, it also contains substances that can reduce gas, increase appetite, relieve cramping, and improve digestion. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Try over-the-counter medicine
- If you're suffering from a gas problem that you think is causing your stomach pain, take an over-the-counter anti-gas drug. This can help alleviate things.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Figs
- Figs contain substances that can act as laxatives to ease constipation and improve healthy bowel movements. They also contain compounds that may help ease indigestion.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Eat more fiber
- One of the biggest stomach myths is that you have to go number two three times a day to have healthy bowels. The truth is that everyone poops, but not at the same frequency. If you're suffering with constipation, try to increase your fiber intake. This means eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and beans.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Mint
- In addition to freshening up one's breath, the menthol in mint can help with indigestion, gas, and diarrhea. Raw and cooked mint leaves are both great for consumption, in for example teas or in food.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Lime or lemon juice, baking soda, and water
- Mixing lime or lemon juice in water with a pinch of baking soda can help relieve a variety of digestive issues. This mix produces carbonic acid, which may help reduce gas and indigestion.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Take ibuprofen if you have cramps
- It's normal to get an upset stomach and diarrhea when you're about to get your period. To ease cramps, take an ibuprofen 12 to 24 hours before you're expecting your period.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Rice
- Plain rice is great for people with many types of stomach aches. Someone who is vomiting or has diarrhea could try slowly eating half a cup of plain, well-cooked rice, but it's best to wait a few hours before doing so.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Don't smoke
- Smoking can irritate the throat, which can then increase the likelihood of an upset stomach. If the person has vomited, smoking can further irritate the sensitive tissue that's already sore from stomach acids.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Avoid gas-producing veggies
- If you're dealing with green stool and an upset stomach, it could be the vegetables you're consuming. It can easily be alleviated by avoiding gas-producing veggies, such as broccoli, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Bananas
- Bananas contain vitamin B6, potassium, and folate, which are nutrients that can help ease cramps, pain, and muscle spasms. Bananas can also help alleviate diarrhea.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Licorice
- Licorice root contains substances that may help reduce gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining. Someone with an upset stomach could try drinking licorice root tea several times a day until the symptoms improve.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Avoid laying down
- When laying down, the acid in the stomach is more likely to travel backwards and move upwards, which can cause heartburn. It's best to wait a few hours until it passes before you lay down.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Ginger
- Ginger is a famous natural remedy for an upset stomach and indigestion. It contains chemicals called gingerols and shogaols that can help move foods that are causing indigestion through the stomach more quickly. It may also help reduce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So it's great to add to your food or to make tea from.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Aloe juice
- The substances in aloe juice can provide relief by reducing excess stomach acid, promoting the balance of digestive bacteria, and encouraging healthy bowel movements.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Milk
- Stomach aches can sometimes cause other pains, like heartburn. One at-home remedy is drinking a glass of milk, as it neutralizes the acid produced by the stomach.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Don't drink alcohol
- Alcohol on its own is difficult to digest and can cause damage to the liver and stomach lining, especially if it's already upset.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Take a warm bath
- Taking a warm bath is great to ease an upset stomach, as heat can relax tense muscles and ease indigestion. One can also use a heating bag for 20 minutes or until it goes cool.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Coconut water
- Coconut water contains high levels of potassium and magnesium, which help reduce pain, muscle spasms, and cramps. It's also excellent for rehydrating, as it's low in calories, sugar, and acidity.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Avoid difficult-to-digest foods
- Some foods are harder to digest than others, and can increase indigestion. Anyone with an upset stomach should avoid fried, fatty, creamy, and spicy food.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Yogurt
- If you're dealing with bloating, yogurt can help keep your digestive system on track. Of course, not if you're lactose intolerant!
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Cumin
- Cumin seeds contain active ingredients that can help reduce indigestion and excess stomach acids, decrease gas, and reduce intestinal inflammation. A person with an upset stomach could try mixing one or two tsps of ground or powdered cumin into their meals, or make a tea of it.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Exercise more
- Being inactive can sometimes cause constipation. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day and keep yourself hydrated—this will help with your overall health.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Cloves
- Cloves contain substances that can help reduce gas in the stomach and speed up slow digestion, which may reduce pressure and cramping.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Spearmint
- Like mint, spearmint is a common remedy for many digestive issues. The easiest way to consume spearmint is to drink prepared herbal teas in which it's the primary ingredient.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Chamomile tea
- Chamomile tea can help relieve symptoms of an upset stomach, including nausea and vomiting. It contains bisabolol, which has anti-inflammatory properties that relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive track.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
When to see a doctor
- For most people, symptoms should go away within a few hours. But if it includes other symptoms such as continual vomiting or diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, or fever, then you need to see a doctor immediately. Sources: (Medical News Today) (Women's Health) See also: The best foods to eat for a healthy gut
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
The best ways to get rid of a stomach ache
- Everyone experiences an upset stomach and indigestion from time to time. And while it's usually no cause for concern, there are many remedies one can try before seeking professional help. If you need a reminder, some common symptoms of stomach aches, which can occur whenever there's irritation of the stomach lining, are abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. But there may be a simple cure! Click through the following gallery for some helpful tips on how to get rid of a stomach ache.
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Wait it out
- Mild stomach aches can disappear on their own. Waiting it out can also be useful if you're dealing with diarrhea, which could be a symptom of mild food poisoning. Sometimes you just need your body to naturally flush it out.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Drink water
- The body needs water to digest and absorb nutrients from foods and beverages. If you're dehydrated, it can be difficult and less effective for digestion and increase the chances of an upset stomach.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Cinnamon
- Cinnamon contains antioxidants that may help ease digestion and reduce the risk of irritation and damage in the digestive system. Other substances in cinnamon may also help reduce gas, bloating, and cramping.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Basil
- Not only is basil a delicious herb, it also contains substances that can reduce gas, increase appetite, relieve cramping, and improve digestion. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Try over-the-counter medicine
- If you're suffering from a gas problem that you think is causing your stomach pain, take an over-the-counter anti-gas drug. This can help alleviate things.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Figs
- Figs contain substances that can act as laxatives to ease constipation and improve healthy bowel movements. They also contain compounds that may help ease indigestion.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Eat more fiber
- One of the biggest stomach myths is that you have to go number two three times a day to have healthy bowels. The truth is that everyone poops, but not at the same frequency. If you're suffering with constipation, try to increase your fiber intake. This means eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and beans.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Mint
- In addition to freshening up one's breath, the menthol in mint can help with indigestion, gas, and diarrhea. Raw and cooked mint leaves are both great for consumption, in for example teas or in food.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Lime or lemon juice, baking soda, and water
- Mixing lime or lemon juice in water with a pinch of baking soda can help relieve a variety of digestive issues. This mix produces carbonic acid, which may help reduce gas and indigestion.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Take ibuprofen if you have cramps
- It's normal to get an upset stomach and diarrhea when you're about to get your period. To ease cramps, take an ibuprofen 12 to 24 hours before you're expecting your period.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Rice
- Plain rice is great for people with many types of stomach aches. Someone who is vomiting or has diarrhea could try slowly eating half a cup of plain, well-cooked rice, but it's best to wait a few hours before doing so.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Don't smoke
- Smoking can irritate the throat, which can then increase the likelihood of an upset stomach. If the person has vomited, smoking can further irritate the sensitive tissue that's already sore from stomach acids.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Avoid gas-producing veggies
- If you're dealing with green stool and an upset stomach, it could be the vegetables you're consuming. It can easily be alleviated by avoiding gas-producing veggies, such as broccoli, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Bananas
- Bananas contain vitamin B6, potassium, and folate, which are nutrients that can help ease cramps, pain, and muscle spasms. Bananas can also help alleviate diarrhea.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Licorice
- Licorice root contains substances that may help reduce gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining. Someone with an upset stomach could try drinking licorice root tea several times a day until the symptoms improve.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Avoid laying down
- When laying down, the acid in the stomach is more likely to travel backwards and move upwards, which can cause heartburn. It's best to wait a few hours until it passes before you lay down.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Ginger
- Ginger is a famous natural remedy for an upset stomach and indigestion. It contains chemicals called gingerols and shogaols that can help move foods that are causing indigestion through the stomach more quickly. It may also help reduce nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. So it's great to add to your food or to make tea from.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Aloe juice
- The substances in aloe juice can provide relief by reducing excess stomach acid, promoting the balance of digestive bacteria, and encouraging healthy bowel movements.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Milk
- Stomach aches can sometimes cause other pains, like heartburn. One at-home remedy is drinking a glass of milk, as it neutralizes the acid produced by the stomach.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Don't drink alcohol
- Alcohol on its own is difficult to digest and can cause damage to the liver and stomach lining, especially if it's already upset.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Take a warm bath
- Taking a warm bath is great to ease an upset stomach, as heat can relax tense muscles and ease indigestion. One can also use a heating bag for 20 minutes or until it goes cool.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Coconut water
- Coconut water contains high levels of potassium and magnesium, which help reduce pain, muscle spasms, and cramps. It's also excellent for rehydrating, as it's low in calories, sugar, and acidity.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Avoid difficult-to-digest foods
- Some foods are harder to digest than others, and can increase indigestion. Anyone with an upset stomach should avoid fried, fatty, creamy, and spicy food.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Yogurt
- If you're dealing with bloating, yogurt can help keep your digestive system on track. Of course, not if you're lactose intolerant!
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Cumin
- Cumin seeds contain active ingredients that can help reduce indigestion and excess stomach acids, decrease gas, and reduce intestinal inflammation. A person with an upset stomach could try mixing one or two tsps of ground or powdered cumin into their meals, or make a tea of it.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Exercise more
- Being inactive can sometimes cause constipation. Aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day and keep yourself hydrated—this will help with your overall health.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Cloves
- Cloves contain substances that can help reduce gas in the stomach and speed up slow digestion, which may reduce pressure and cramping.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Spearmint
- Like mint, spearmint is a common remedy for many digestive issues. The easiest way to consume spearmint is to drink prepared herbal teas in which it's the primary ingredient.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Chamomile tea
- Chamomile tea can help relieve symptoms of an upset stomach, including nausea and vomiting. It contains bisabolol, which has anti-inflammatory properties that relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive track.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
When to see a doctor
- For most people, symptoms should go away within a few hours. But if it includes other symptoms such as continual vomiting or diarrhea, bleeding, weight loss, or fever, then you need to see a doctor immediately. Sources: (Medical News Today) (Women's Health) See also: The best foods to eat for a healthy gut
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
The best ways to get rid of a stomach ache
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