How to Ease Stomach Pain

Abdominal pain can be the result of many things, including uneasy digestion, cramps caused by your menstrual cycle or high amounts of pressure put on your stomach during strenuous activity. Common symptoms associated with stomach pain include a sudden, sharp sensation, nausea, belching and bloating, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you have a history of ulcers you should visit your physician, who can prescribe proper medication and recommend a healthy diet to alleviate pain. Many medications are available to treat stomach pain, and can be purchased over the counter at most drug stores.

Things You'll Need

• Antacids
• Acid blockers
• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
• Mint tea

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Instructions

• 1

  Take antacid tablets as needed. Antacids neutralize stomach acid, and can provide quick relief when taken shortly after eating.

• 2

  Use acid blockers before eating. Acid blockers reduce the amount of acid produced in your stomach during digestion, which can minimize upset stomach.

• 3

  Take proton pump inhibitors before your meal. PPIs block acid pumps in your stomach from functioning, according to the Mayo Clinic. By shutting down the acid pumps you can reduce the risk of stomach pain.

• 4

  Drink mint tea shortly after eating. Mint tea is often used by pregnant women to reduce bloating and gas buildup, and can be used for stomach pain as well. Drink one 8 oz cup of mint tea after eating to provide instant relief of stomach pain, according to "1801 Home Remedies."