Drink small sips of water or oral rehydration solution often
Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate them, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, or plain potatoes
Avoid greasy, spicy, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and very sugary foods or drinks
Avoid large meals; eat small amounts more often
Use a heating pad or warm compress on your abdomen
Wash your hands often to prevent spreading infection
Consider over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine only if you are an adult and do not have fever or blood in the stool
Consider over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label and avoid ibuprofen or naproxen if your stomach is upset
Seek medical care urgently if you have severe pain, signs of dehydration, blood in stool, high fever, repeated vomiting, a swollen belly, or symptoms lasting more than a few days