Drink small sips of water, oral rehydration solution, or clear fluids often
Eat bland foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, or plain potatoes
Avoid greasy, spicy, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and very sugary foods
Rest and avoid heavy activity
Try a heating pad or warm compress on the stomach for cramps
Wash hands well and avoid preparing food for others while sick
Take over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine only if appropriate and not for bloody diarrhea or fever
Take over-the-counter pain relief only as directed and avoid ibuprofen or naproxen if your stomach is upset
Seek medical care if you have severe pain, blood in stool, high fever, signs of dehydration, or diarrhea lasting more than a few days