Question by Lulu: My stomach hurts. How do I make my stomach ache go away? And why do I have one?
I had an upset stomach a little bit last night. Just a tad. Then i woke up at like 1:30 with a little stomach ache, went to the bathroom (felt a little better), and went back to bed. I woke up again at 3:00 BOILING HOT, took all my covers off and went back to bed. Then my alarm went off at 6 and I was freezing, achy, and nauseous. I put my robe on, went downstairs grabbed a ginger ale and have been sitting here. (and ihavent been on the comp this whole time. i only got on to ask this question)
Last night for dinner I had: Broccoli, Cauliflaur, and Carrot Veggie Steamers with cheddar cheese sauce. There was a little brown on the broccoli but my mom told me to cut it off and eat the rest. It was hard to tell wht was brown and what was not with all the cheese sauce.
My dog wouldnt even eat it when i tried to give it to him which is a bad sign but i ate the whole thing anyway.
Right now im a little nauseous. i dont feel like throwing up but my stomach is a little upset. i went to the bathroom (not so good…) and i feel really good now but i know im still sick. and im freezing cold you have no idea how cold i am!
How can i make my stomach ache go away? And what may be wrong (is it from the food i ate, stomach flu, or something else?) Im staying home from school and my mom may stay with me because shes got what i got from last week. (im usually not sick. but idk whats wrong)
Please help? I feel icky :[
Best answer:
Answer by Chemist
Stomach ache is one of the more annoying things in life.
Remedies:
Lie on your back with a cold rag on your stomach.
Your feet must be at a higher level than the rest of your body. Try putting some pillows below your feet and the ache may go away.
Eat a herb which aids digestion, such as ginger ale, or Aloe Vera Juice (an anti-parasitic that aids digestion). Similar herbal teas that help digestion include mint, ginger or chamomile tea.
Place a heating pad on your abdomen to give temporary pain relief.
Lie down for a few minutes and relax don’t do any activities even if you feel better. Make sure you feel better for good or you’ll make yourself even more sick! Close your eyes.
Place a cool moist wash over your forhead and watch tv and just relax.
Breathe slowly and evenly, trying to keep your mind off of the pain.
Listen to some music if you get bored.
Sip a glass of iced water slowly.
Eat Saltine crackers or toast. Sometimes stomach aches are caused by too much acid floating around in your stomach with nothing to do. These foods will help absorb the acid to make things a little more comfortable. Also, sipping a glass of water will help to dilute the acid in your stomach. Drinking an alkali like milk can neutralize the acid in your stomach too, but be careful as too much of a thicker substance, such as milk, can cause the stomach ache to worsen. You may also just be hungry!
Lie on your left side for 5 minutes on a comfortable couch or bed to see whether it will allow you to burp. This is because the stomach is on the left side of the body and the esophagus enters the stomach on the right. So, the bubbles of gas can rise to that entry point and make a burp possible.
Avoid spicy foods, heavy foods, or rich desserts until your stomach feels completely better. Don’t drink any energy drinks while dealing with a stomach ache. Loud noises that could start a headache will only worsen a stomach ache. Drinking black coffee tends to aid the digestive process.
Try carbonated beverages such as ginger ale, carbonated mineral water (mix with juice to add flavour), or tonic water (with quinine, it tastes horrible but it works!)
Avoid drinking dairy products, though if the stomach ache is being caused by too much acid inside the stomach, it is a good idea to drink milk which is an alkali (since alkalis such as milk, plus an acid will neutralize each other) Place an ice cube above, on, or below your belly button and lie down. This may numb the pain temporarily.
Use a hot water bottle pressed to your abdomen, but be careful it’s not so hot that it burns you.
Try taking a warm bath and relaxing for a little bit in the tub.
Sit down comfortably and bring your knees up to your chest and stay like that for a minute or two. When you stretch your legs out again, do so slowly.
Over-The-Counter Medications:
Take over-the-counter medications like Gas-ex to relieve the pressure from gas build up.
Allow yourself to pass gas. It may be somewhat embarrassing, but you do not want to become bloated or let the cramps become more serious and painful. Also, go into another room, such as the bathroom, to pass gas if you do not want to be embarrassed.
Take a mild laxative to encourage a bowel movement for relief.
Try Emitrol or Imodium to relieve cramps associated with diarrhoea. Pepto Bismol may help some stomach related pains, along with other over the counter products. Check labels in the drug store or ask the pharmacist for their advice.
Do not stop taking medication prescribed by your doctor. All medications should be taken unless the doctor indicates otherwise.
Prevention:
Make note of any foods that may disagree with your digestion. Some people are not tolerant of various foods, so if you often suffer from stomach ache, keep a food diary and try to determine if there is any association with a certain food or group of foods and your stomach cramps. Malunggay extract can prevent cramps and stomach pain in persons who are lactose intolerant. This includes cheese, milk, yoghurt, milk shakes, milk chocolate, etc. Some people have issues with cheese, but may be tolerant of milk or vice versa.
Crush some malunggay leaves into some water.
Eating an excessive amount of non-soluble fibre may cause cramps associated with constipation.
Some people are sensitive to uncooked vegetables and fruits, particularly if the peels are not removed.
Avoid consuming harsh substances such as acidic pops, juices, alcohol, and spicy foods. If something is really wrong, these could irritate it and make it worse.
Look into the possibility you suffer from Crohn’s Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and seek medical treatment if this is the case.
Consider stress as a possible cause of stomach pain or cramps. If the condition coincides with stressful situations, try to avoid stress as much as possible, and look at learning stress management techniques.
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