Drink small sips of water, oral rehydration solution, or clear fluids
Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Eat bland foods if you can tolerate them, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, or plain potatoes
Avoid greasy, spicy, high-fiber, and dairy foods until symptoms improve
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks
Use a warm compress or heating pad on your abdomen
Try peppermint tea or ginger tea if tolerated
Take acetaminophen for pain if needed and if safe for you
Avoid ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin if your stomach is upset unless a doctor says otherwise
Consider an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal only if appropriate for your situation and not if you have fever or blood in stool
Wash your hands often to prevent spreading infection
Seek medical care if you have severe pain, dehydration, fever, blood in stool, persistent vomiting, or symptoms lasting more than a few days