Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water or clear fluids slowly
Eat bland foods such as toast, rice, bananas, or applesauce
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Try a warm heating pad on the abdomen
Take over-the-counter antacids if indigestion is the cause
Take over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label
Avoid eating large meals
Monitor for fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or worsening pain
Seek medical care if pain is severe, persistent, or unusual
Seek urgent care if there is blood in vomit or stool, trouble breathing, chest pain, or a hard swollen abdomen