Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Sip water slowly
Try a warm heating pad on the abdomen
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate food
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Try peppermint tea or ginger tea
Take slow, deep breaths
Gently massage the abdomen
Use over-the-counter antacids if indigestion is the cause
Use over-the-counter simethicone if gas is the cause
Use over-the-counter pain relief only as directed on the label
Avoid lying flat right after eating
Monitor for triggers such as certain foods
Seek medical care if the pain is severe, persistent, or recurring
Seek urgent care if cramps come with fever, vomiting, blood in stool, chest pain, fainting, or trouble breathing