Treatment of Abdominal Pain
The treatment of stomach pain is mainly based on its underlying causes. Appropriate emergency measures are taken in case of severe pain or life-threatening conditions.
Home care for mild to moderate types of abdominal pain is described below.
Home care measure such as sipping of water or other clear fluids, and avoiding consumption of solid for the first few hours after the pain has started is recommended. Consumption of mild food such as rice is recommended after a few hours if hunger is felt.
Antacids and H2blockers such as ranitidine, famotidine are prescribed for individuals suffering from indigestion or heartburn.1
Other specific types of treatment are advised based on the causative factor and the duration of the abdominal pain. This may range from administration of medications to surgery. 2
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 04, 2011