Sit or lie down and rest
Sip small amounts of water
Try a warm heating pad on your abdomen
Avoid solid food for a short time
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate them
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Try ginger tea or peppermint tea
Take an over-the-counter antacid if it feels like indigestion
Take simethicone if you feel gassy
Use acetaminophen for pain if needed and safe for you
Avoid ibuprofen or naproxen if your stomach is irritated
Walk gently if the pain feels like gas
Seek medical help if the pain is severe, worsening, or lasts more than a few hours
Seek urgent care if you have fever, vomiting, blood in stool or vomit, chest pain, trouble breathing, or a hard swollen belly