Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water slowly
Try clear fluids like broth or oral rehydration solution
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Use a heating pad or warm compress on the abdomen
Try gentle walking if it helps relieve gas
Consider an over-the-counter antacid for indigestion
Consider simethicone for gas
Consider acetaminophen for pain if appropriate
Avoid ibuprofen or naproxen if the stomach is irritated
Eat smaller meals
Avoid lying flat right after eating
Get medical help if pain is severe, persistent, or worsening
Get medical help if you have fever, vomiting, blood in stool or vomit, chest pain, trouble breathing, or a hard swollen abdomen