Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip clear fluids slowly
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals
Apply a warm compress or heating pad to the abdomen
Try over-the-counter antacids if indigestion is the cause
Try simethicone if gas is the cause
Use acetaminophen for pain if appropriate
Avoid ibuprofen or naproxen if stomach irritation is possible
Treat constipation with fluids, fiber, or a gentle laxative if needed
Rest your stomach by avoiding alcohol and caffeine
Seek medical care if pain is severe, persistent, or worsening
Seek urgent care if you have fever, vomiting, blood in stool, black stool, fainting, chest pain, or trouble breathing