Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water slowly
Try clear fluids like broth or oral rehydration solution
Eat bland foods such as toast, rice, bananas, or applesauce
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Use a heating pad or warm compress on the abdomen
Try peppermint tea or ginger tea
Take an antacid if the pain is from indigestion
Take simethicone if the pain is from gas
Avoid lying flat right after eating
Eat smaller meals
Get medical help if the pain is severe, persistent, or comes with fever, vomiting, blood, or trouble breathing