What to do if you have stomach pain from drinking too much water and how to quickly relieve it
Stomach pain caused by drinking too much water can usually be quickly relieved through general treatment, medication, and other methods.
1. General Treatment
Drinking excessive amounts of water in a short period may rapidly increase gastric pressure, stimulating sensitive nerves in the stomach and potentially disrupting the internal intestinal environment, leading to stomach pain. Patients should first stop drinking water, then apply a hot water bottle to the abdomen, massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction, or engage in appropriate physical activity to promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve abdominal discomfort.
2. Medication
If stomach pain after drinking too much water is due to contaminated water causing bacterial, viral, or other pathogen infections that lead to acute gastroenteritis, antibiotic medications may be used under a doctor's guidance. Commonly prescribed antibiotics include Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules and Norfloxacin Capsules. These are often combined with medications that protect the gastric mucosa, such as Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules and Aluminum Magnesium Carbonate Chewable Tablets.