How to Get Stomach Ache Help

An aching belly can lead to enormous feelings of stress. Children who have tummy aches may feel unable to do much more than curl into a ball of pain. Fortunately, if your child or an adult friend or relative has a stomach ache, you can do a lot to help them. Start helping them feel better with a few remedies you probably already have on hand at home.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Washcloth
• Peppermint tea
• Honey
• Lemon
• Toast
• Ginger tea
• Probiotics

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Instructions

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  Begin with simple remedies. Helping someone feel better need not be complicated. Give the person a glass of water. If the stomach hurts because of excessive acid, drinking a small glass of water very slowly can help dilute the acid. Have the person lie down on her side for a short time. Dip a washcloth in tepid water and then on high for 10 seconds. Place it on the person's stomach.

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  Try natural remedies. Certain foods can help soothe a stomach ache. Prepare a cup of peppermint tea or a plain tea and add honey and lemon. Have the person eat a piece of toast. Toast can help absorb excess stomach acid. Ginger also can help soothe the stomach. Make a cup of ginger tea or add a spoonful of grated ginger to a cup of hot water. If the abdominal pain is frequent, give him probiotics. Studies show probiotics can help people with frequent abdominal pain feel better. Probiotics are live microorganisms. You can find them in certain foods, including yogurt. People who do not like yogurt can take over-the-counter supplements. The supplement will often have the words "active live cultures."

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  Purchase over-the-counter aids. Your local supermarket or pharmacy has many over-the-counter medications. Look for items that are specially formulated to help abdominal pain and nothing else. Many formulations come in different flavors. Consult with the pharmacist on call if you have questions.

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  Contact your doctor. If the stomach ache persists for a prolonged period or if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as vomiting and high fever, contact your doctor. An aching belly can be a sign of more serious illnesses, such as appendicitis and infection.