Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip clear fluids slowly
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid fatty, spicy, or heavy meals
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and smoking
Use a heating pad or warm compress on the abdomen
Try over-the-counter antacids if the pain is from indigestion
Try over-the-counter simethicone if the pain is from gas
Try over-the-counter acetaminophen for pain if you can take it safely
Avoid ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin if the stomach is irritated
Stay hydrated
Monitor for fever, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or blood in stool
Seek urgent medical care if the pain is severe, sudden, worsening, or localized
Seek urgent medical care if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or a rigid abdomen
Seek urgent medical care if you are pregnant, elderly, or have major medical conditions
Seek urgent medical care if pain lasts more than a few hours or keeps returning