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Digestive Pain

Digestive pain typically occurs in the stomach and often results from constipation and gas. Different factors play a role in both conditions. However, there are ways to improve your digestive health and get rid of or prevent pain.

  1. Consider Your Diet

    • Food choices play a major role in digestive health. Certain foods such as red meat, vegetables, starches and dairy are difficult to digest and produce uncomfortable digestive symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

    Benefits of Fiber

    • Eating fruits, vegetable and whole grains, or taking a fiber supplement daily can restore bowel frequency and alleviate common digestive problems such as constipation.

    Prevention/Solution

    • Carbonated drinks can trigger gas and stomach pain, whereas drinking water helps regulate bowels and improves digestion.

    Effects of Medication

    • Experiment with antacids to get rid of stomach problems that develop after meals. And if fiber supplements do not improve constipation and gas, consider an over-the-counter laxative. Use as directed.

    Natural Remedies

    • Herbals teas are effective remedies for digestive pain caused by gas. Sip on peppermint, chamomile or ginger tea to reduce gas and stomachaches.

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