Get That Stomach Pain to Go Away by Justin Hoopes

A stomach ache is one of the most annoying things to deal with, especially when you have bigger things in life to worry about. So here lies the time old question “How do I cure my stomach ache fast and prevent it from coming back?” There are three different ways to treat that annoying ache in your stomach. Many people look to home remedies first, over-the-counter second, and then prevention last.

A few home remedies you can use are certain exercises. For example; try lying on your back with your feet higher than the rest of your body. Use a chair, pillows, or the couch to prop them up. After you are in this position put warm wash cloth on your stomach. The heat will help calm the cramping in your stomach.

You can also try certain herbs like: Peppermint Tea, Ginger Ale, Aloe Vera Juice, or Fennel Seed. These herbs act as an anti-parasitic to help with digestion. Saltine crackers are the most popular choice for an upset stomach. Most of the time a stomach ache is caused by too much acid in the stomach, and crackers help absorb these acids. Sipping on ice or warm water can also help water down acid build up in the stomach.

You will want to try to stay away from milk and other dairy products. They can sometimes make stomach problems worse by thickening up the stomach acid. You also want to steer clear of spicy foods, rich desserts, greasy foods, and energy drinks until your stomach gets better.

Over-the-counter drugs that will help with a stomach ache are Gas-ex, Pepto Bismol, and Zantac can help reduce stomach pains. These types of drugs relieve the pressure that gas can cause. They also can help cure other stomach related pains such as bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn. Be sure you don’t have an ulcer though. For these drug can tend to make stomach pain worse if it is an ulcer.

A good way to prevent stomach pain is to know what foods upset your stomach and those that don’t. Try to keep a log of the things that upset your stomach so you know what to stay away from. Many people with stomach issues tend to be lactose intolerant. If this is your case be sure you are staying away from cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream, and milk chocolate. Over eating processed food can trigger a lot of stomach pains. Processed food is made up of high amounts of sodium, and non-soluble fiber which can be very harsh on your stomach.

Try taking into account that you may be stressed. Stress can cause stomach acid to build up and cause you pain. So stay clear of stress when possible. The main thing is to not think about your stomach so much and you body will kick in to prevent a stomach ache as much as it can.

But eating the right foods, using the correct over-the-counter drugs, and preventing a stomach ache will ensure you to have a pain free life, and will allow you to focus on the more important things.