Abdominal Pain - Vomiting Home Care

Abdominal pain is any pain or discomfort that occurs between the lower chest and the groin. Commonly referred to as the “belly,” the abdomen consists of many organs, including the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, and numerous blood vessels. Abdominal pain may be generalized, occurring throughout the abdomen, or it may be present in a small area of the belly.

Abdominal pain is a symptom of a wide variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders and conditions, such as indigestion, stress, infection, gallstones, inflammation, intestinal obstruction, peptic ulcer, and cancer. Abdominal pain can also occur as a side effect of medication.


Abdominal Pain Vomiting Home care

• Home care for vomiting in someone with abdominal pain includes:
• Drink clear liquids only, such as water, sports drinks, fruit juice and dilute tea. Sports drinks are best. The absence of food allows the intestines to rest.
• Drink small quantities of fluids frequently. In general, two tablespoons of fluid every 5 minutes is an effective strategy.
• Avoid milk and dairy products for 3 days.
• Avoid liquids that irritate the stomach, such as citrus juice, alcohol and coffee.
• If nausea or vomiting continues despite the above, consider one of the nonprescription medicines listed below.
• Once vomiting and nausea resolves, start bland foods first. If you tolerate bland food, then you can resume a normal diet.