When you feel a stomach ache coming on, it's hard to take your mind off of the pain and get on with your day.
No matter what's causing the problem, you want it to go away fast. If your stomach is bothering you, try some of these steps to get some relief.
TREATING YOUR STOMACH ACHE/NAUSEA
1. Try going to the toilet. Before taking any type of medication, try using the restroom. A main cause of nausea in young and old alike is needing to defecate. If you think you are constipated, you can try using prune juice, prunes, juices from concentrate or laxatives.
2. Drink clear liquids. With nausea often comes vomiting, and vomiting can cause dehydration. If your body is dehydrated, it will take longer to heal and you will feel the effects of nausea stronger than usual. Drink 2-4 ounces of water every 15 minutes while you are awake to try to keep hydrated.
Try electrolyte-supplemented sports drinks. These replenish the sodium and potassium in your body which it needs in order to fight illness.
Drink peppermint, chamomile, or ginger tea with honey. These three herbs have shown to have a positive effect in reducing the feeling of nausea.
3.Eat bland food. Your body needs nutrients to keep its energy up as it tries to recover from the ache, so provide it with easy-to-digest foods. Choose foods that aren’t spicy, greasy, or sugar-filled. Some food that meet these standards are,oatmeal, broths, toast, crackers, and rice. Be sure to try an avoid dairy based food as these contain natural bacteria which your stomach might not agree with.
4. Rice water is the suspension of starch obtained by draining boiled rice until it is dissolved in the warm water.
* To make rice water, first rinse the rice with about a cup of water to remove any dirt. Then place 1/2 cup of uncooked rice in a bowl and cover it with water. let the rice soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
*Swirl it around and gently knead. Soon the water should look cloudy.
4. Try cola syrup. Cola syrup is a thick liquid that tastes just like your favorite cola pop. The syrup has been used for many years to treat nausea, and can be taken plain or sipped over ice. Take 1–2 tablespoons (14.8–29.6 ml) every few hours to help ease your nausea.
5. Take baking soda. Although this is the primary ingredient in most antacids, you can take baking soda plain by dissolving a tablespoon of it into a glass of warm water. Drink the water slowly, and repeat the process every few hours until your nausea goes away
6. Drink apple-cider vinegar. Different from regular vinegar, apple cider vinegar works on nausea by absorbing unwanted nutrients in your stomach. Mix 2–3 tablespoons (29.6–44.4 ml) of the liquid with a glass of lukewarm water. Drink the solution every few hours until your nausea goes away.
7. Drink mint tea. Mint tea is proven to be effective in relieving nausea. What you need to do is steep the dry leaves of mint, about a tablespoon full, in half liter of boiling water for as long as half an hour. Strain it for a while and then drink . While you drink the mint tea, eat the mint leaves along with it. This is because simply sucking on or eating mint leaves which are boiled also help relief the nausea.
8. Get lots of rest. Your body is most likely fighting a bacteria or virus in your stomach, and needs energy to do so. To provide it with the energy it needs, spend extra time sleeping and lying down. Avoid exercising or moving too much.
9. Vomit if you need to. As horrible as vomiting feels, it is a healthy way for you to clean your system. Vomiting is your body’s way of expelling the bacteria or viruses in your stomach that may be causing your illness. Although the process of throwing up can be incredibly uncomfortable, most people report feeling greatly relieved of their nausea immediately afterwards. Make sure you have a bowl or bucket next to your bed when you go to sleep so you do not vomit all over your bed.
10. Take medication. There are many over-the-counter medications available for the treatment of nausea. Look for anti-nausea meds that contain “bismuth” which is used to coat the stomach lining and reduce the uncomfortable feeling of nausea. Antacids can also be used to treat your stomach ache.
11. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Drugs and alcohol irritate your stomach and impair your body’s ability to heal in a timely manner, making your nausea feel worse. Stay away from caffeine (considered a drug) and alcohol while you are feeling sick.
Warning
See health practitioner before attempting any of the methods you find on here. Always contact your health adviser
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