Sit upright or recline slightly; avoid lying flat
Loosen tight clothing around your waist
Sip warm water slowly
Try a heating pad or warm compress on the upper abdomen
Avoid eating for a short time if you feel bloated or nauseated
Eat bland foods if you need to eat, such as toast, crackers, or rice
Avoid fatty, spicy, acidic, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Take an over-the-counter antacid if you suspect acid reflux or indigestion
Take an over-the-counter simethicone product if gas is the cause
Rest and breathe slowly
Avoid smoking
Seek urgent medical care if the pain is severe, sudden, persistent, or comes with chest pain, vomiting blood, black stools, fever, trouble breathing, or fainting