Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water or clear fluids
Try a warm compress or heating pad on the abdomen
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Try gentle walking or light stretching
Take an over-the-counter antacid if indigestion is the cause
Take an over-the-counter pain reliever only as directed and avoid if it may upset your stomach
Use an over-the-counter anti-gas medicine if bloating is the cause
Use a stool softener or fiber if constipation is the cause
Avoid foods that trigger your symptoms
Seek medical care if the pain is severe, persistent, or worsening
Seek urgent care if you have fever, vomiting, blood in stool, chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or a hard swollen abdomen