Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water or clear fluids
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals
Try a warm compress or heating pad on the abdomen
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Take over-the-counter antacids if indigestion is the cause
Take over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label
Avoid lying flat right after eating
Monitor for fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or worsening pain
Seek medical care if pain is severe, persistent, or sudden
Seek urgent care if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, blood in stool or vomit, or a hard swollen abdomen