Can Stress Cause Stomach Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Abdominal Pain
Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps
Home Care
For mild pains:
- Sip water or other clear fluids.
- Avoid solid food for the first few hours. If there has been vomiting, wait 6 hours. Then, eat small amounts of mild foods.
- If the pain is high up in your abdomen and occurs after meals, antacids may provide some relief, especially if you feel heartburn or indigestion. Avoid citrus, high-fat foods, fried or greasy foods, tomato ...
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