A stomach ache is a term often used to refer
to cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen). It's usually short-lived and
is often not serious. Just about everybody at one point or another will experience
(stomach ache) abdominal. Most of the causes are not serious and can be readily
diagnosed and treated. However, pain can also be a sign of a serious illness.
It's important to be able to recognize symptoms that are severe and know when
to call a doctor.
Causes
Whether it's a mild stomach ache,
sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain can have numerous causes.
Some of the more common causes include:
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Stomach virus
- Menstrual cramps
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Food poisoning
- Food allergies
- Gas
- Lactose intolerance
- Ulcers
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Hernia
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Endometriosis
- Crohn's disease
- Urinary tract infection
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Appendicitis
Remedies
for Stomach Ache
1. Lemon
Lemon is
the most easily available natural remedy for curing stomach ache. Squeeze a
lemon in a glass of water. Add some honey to sweeten it and drink it. You can
also have lemon tea mixed with honey.
2. Ginger
Drink ginger
tea in order to get relief from stomach ache. Ginger helps to relieve
indigestion, thereby reducing the stomach ache. You can also grind some ginger
and apply it topically on the bottom of your stomach. It’s a natural remedy for
stomach pain.
3. Mint
Juice & Ginger Juice
Mix a
teaspoon of mint juice with a teaspoon of lime juice, and add a teaspoon of ginger juice
and a pinch of black salt to it. Take this mixture and get a quick relief from
chronic stomach ache.
4.
Peppermint
Make tea of
fresh mint leaves or simply chew some. Mint is an effective home remedy to
relieve a stomach ache.
5.
Chamomile Tea
A cup of
chamomile tea greatly helps to stop a stomach ache.
6. Baking
Soda
Baking soda
is good for bad stomach ache. Add a teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of warm
water and drink it.
7.
Caraway Seeds (Ajwain)
This is one
of the oldest remedies to help a stomach pain. Roast some caraway seeds and
take it with a little bit of salt. This remedy really works in treating stomach
ache.
8.
Aniseeds (Saunf)
Soak some
aniseeds in water for a night, and drink this water, next morning. It will give
relief from stomach ache.
9.
Yoghurt
Eat yoghurt
if you are suffering from indigestion. Indigestion is one of the reasons of
tummy pain. This is especially effective in diarrhea as the bacteria
present in the yoghurt helps in the proper digestion of food.
10.
Cinnamon Tea
Put one and
half cinnamon in one cup of lukewarm water. Leave for 2-3 minutes in
order to let it sit. Now, drink it as tea. Cinnamon works effectively in curing
stomach ache.
11. Apply
Hot Water Bottle
Menstrual
pain can be relieved by placing a hot water bottle on the stomach. Wrap
the bottle in a towel if it is too hot.
12.
Fennel
Chew raw
fennel. Fennel helps in improving the digestion while eliminating bloating and
giving relief in stomach ache.
13.
Asafoetida (Heeng)
Heat half a
teaspoon of asafoetida and take this with some milk. Asafoetida gives a quick
relief from stomach ache.
14. Plain
Soda
If the
stomach ache is just due to buildup of gas in the stomach, drink some plain
soda for a quick relief.
15.
Rosemary Oil
Mix a few
drops of rosemary oil in a hot bath water and take a bath from this water. It
will give a soothing relief from stomach ache while also relaxing your body.
16. Warm
Water and Lime Juice
Mix 2
teaspoons of lime juice in 50 ml of warm water and add a little bit of black
salt to it. Drink it at least thrice a day to relieve stomach pain.
17.
Burned Toast
This is
especially helpful in cases of food
or alcohol poisoning. A burned toast with some charcoal is an effective
remedy to neutralize the effect of toxins in the body.
18. Cola
Syrup
If you are
suffering from stomach ache due to indigestion and nausea,
try cola syrup. Sip down some cola in order to get relief from stomach ache.
19. Apple
Cider Vinegar
Pour few
teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, and drink it. Apple cider
vinegar is a good home remedy to take for stomach ache as it helps to improve
the digestion, thereby giving relief from stomach ache. It is recommended to
drink this mixture before you have your meal so that it absorbs the nutrients.
20. Aloe
Vera
Aloe vera juice
works well in order to treat conditions, like bloating, constipation, diarrhea,
which are the triggers of stomach ache.
21. Take
Rest
If there is an
infection in your stomach, you need to take lots of rest to fight away the
infection.
22. Take
Over-the-counter Medication
You can try
over-the-counter medicines in order to get relief from stomach ache, like
ibuprofen or acetaminophen. For nausea, you can try antacid solutions, which
will eventually give you relief from stomach ache.
23.
Pomegranate Seeds
Sprinkle a
little bit of salt and black pepper in some pomegranate seeds, and
eat them. Pomegranate seeds help a lot in getting relief from stomach ache.
24.
Fenugreek Seeds
Take some
fenugreek seeds and grind them into a paste. Now, mix it with some curd. This
is one of the best home remedies to use for a stomach ache.
25.
Celery Leaves
Take 2 grams
of celery leaves and form a paste. Now, mix 1 gram of rock salt into it. Have
it. This gives a quick relief from stomach ache.
26.
Tamarind Leaves
Take 3 grams
of fresh tamarind leaves and grind it to make a thin paste. Now, mix 1 gram of
rock salt in it and have this mixture.
27. A
Combination of Dry Mint, Cumin Seeds & Asafoetida
Take some
dry mint, dry ginger, roasted cumin seeds, coriander, black pepper, asafoetida,
garlic and rock salt, and grind them into a fine powder. Have a teaspoon of
this powder before taking meals, along with a glass of lukewarm water.
28. Rose
Water
Drink rose
water to get relief from nausea and tummy ache.
29.
Parsley
Soak some
parsley leaves in water for a few hours. Drink this water at least 2-3 times a
day. This is a good remedy for maintaining the overall health of your stomach.
30. Bael
Take bael
pulp and mix it in buttermilk. Stir it properly, and have it in order to stop
stomach ache. You can also drink bael juice for curing upset stomach.
REMEMBER
Because
there are so many potential causes of abdominal pain, your health provider
will perform a thorough physical exam, discuss with you the type of symptoms
you are experiencing, and ask you several questions about the pain you are
feeling.