Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water slowly
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or acidic foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking
Try a heating pad or warm compress on your abdomen
Sit upright or lie on your left side
Avoid large meals; eat small amounts
Try over-the-counter antacids if the pain is from indigestion
Try over-the-counter simethicone if the pain is from gas
Try over-the-counter acetaminophen if needed and safe for you
Avoid ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin if the pain may be from stomach irritation
Get medical help right away if the pain is severe, sudden, or worsening
Get medical help right away if you have fever, repeated vomiting, blood in vomit, black stools, chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, a hard swollen belly, or pain in the lower right abdomen
Get medical help if the pain lasts more than a day or keeps coming back