What Are the Treatments for Abdominal Pain?

An abdominal pain occurs in the area located from the lower ribs and diaphragm to the pelvic bone. Abdominal pains are a symptom for numerous conditions, so it is important to know how to treat them. Abdominal pains that do not include vomiting, fever, bleeding passing out or chest pains can be treated at home. Those that have other complications require a visit to the doctor.

Heat

• For those that are treating abdominal pains at home, one of the best treatments is to heat the pain. Place a heating pad on the abdominal pain or try soaking in a hot bath to relieve pain.

Pain Relievers

• If you decide to get an over the counter pain reliever then be sure to get an acetaminophen like Tylenol, Panadol or Liquiprin. Avoid ibuprofen like Advil, Motrin and Midol. Ibuprofen can actually make aches in the abdominal and stomach area even worse.

Antacids

• There are some over-the-counter antacids that can help abdominal pains. Tums, Maalox and Pepto Bismol are all good antacids for abdominal pains. If the abdominal pain is serious enough to see the doctor, then a doctor may also give the patient a drink that contains either an antacid or some kind of pain medication.

Medical Treatment

• If the abdominal pains are serious enough to see a doctor then the treatment will depend on the doctor's diagnosis. In extreme cases the patient may need surgery but it is also possible the doctor will only give the patient a shot, antacid or some pain medication.