Sip water or clear fluids slowly
Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Eat bland foods like toast, rice, bananas, or applesauce
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Try a warm heating pad on the abdomen
Sip ginger tea or peppermint tea if tolerated
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Eat smaller meals more often
Try to pass gas or have a bowel movement if needed
Use an over-the-counter antacid if symptoms suggest indigestion
Use an over-the-counter anti-gas medicine if bloating is present
Avoid lying flat right after eating
Seek medical care if pain is severe, persistent, or worsening
Seek medical care if there is fever, vomiting, blood in stool, chest pain, or trouble breathing