Home care for abdominal pain includes:
- Apply heat to the abdomen:
- Heating pad
- Hot water bottle
- Warm baths
- Avoid spicy foods and caffeine.
- Avoid enemas and laxatives.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
- Drink clear liquids only.
- Advance to a regular diet after one day
- Rest in bed.
- Take acetaminophen for pain
- Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen.
- Take an H2 blocker medication:
- Take an antacid medication:
- Take prescription medications as directed.
