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Abdominal Pain Remedies

Many of us have experienced abdominal pain at some point in our lives. As the term connotes, abdominal pain refers to pain experienced in the abdomen, more commonly known as the stomach or belly region. There are many possible reasons for the occurrence of abdominal pain

  1. Causes of Abdominal Pain

    • Some of the causes of abdominal pain are constipation, appendicitis, food poisoning, food allergies, indigestion, heartburn, kidney stones, ulcer, urinary tract infection and irritable bowel syndrome.

      For women, abdominal pain may be brought about by menstruation in the form of cramps. It may also be an indication of problems in the reproductive system in the form of ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. Doctors should immediately be consulted if you suspect abdominal pain is a symptom of one of these problems. Pain that persists for several days and/or that does not dissipate with traditional treatments may be indicative of one of these conditions.

    Medical Treatment

    • Your treatment will depend on the doctor's diagnosis. If you have severe abdominal pains, you may be administered IV fluids. You may be ordered not to ingest any food or beverages until the cause of your abdominal pain is known. This is done to avoid further and more serious health conditions or to prepare you for the operating room. You may be also be given pain medication. For abdominal pain caused by bowel spasms, you may be given a shot either in the arm, hip or leg. If you do not have symptoms of nausea or vomiting, you may be given a drink containing antacid or medication for pain.

    Home Remedies

    • If you are exhibiting no signs of vomiting, fever, passing out, vaginal bleeding, chest pain or any other severe symptoms, some home remedies can effectively treat your abdominal pain.

      Apply a heating pad on the abdominal area for pain relief or soak in a bathtub with warm water to ease your pain. You may also take over-the-counter antacids such as Maalox, Pepto-Bismol or Tums. Avoid taking ibuprofen or aspirin, which can make the pain worse.

      Drink water and clear fluids. Avoid solid foods during the first few hours of pain. If you experience vomiting, wait for about six hours before eating and then snack on crackers or applesauce.

      Consult a physician when the pain lasts one week or longer, if bloating persists, if there is a burning sensation while you urinate, if you have diarrhea for almost a week, if you have a fever and/or if you continually lose weight and have loss of appetite.

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