What should I do if I have stomach pain and constipation due to eating something bad?
Oct 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Eat bland and easily digestible foods if you have stomach upset, constipation, and abdominal pain—such as noodles, millet porridge, or wontons. You may apply a warm towel, hot water bottle, or heating pad to the abdomen for heat therapy. If symptoms are severe, pain-relieving medications may be used under a doctor's guidance, along with probiotics to help regulate the gastrointestinal flora.
Abdominal pain accompanied by constipation due to food poisoning can be improved through dietary adjustments, abdominal massage, medication, and other methods.
1. Dietary Adjustments
Abdominal pain and constipation caused by consuming contaminated or spoiled food require dietary modifications. It is recommended to consume light, easily digestible foods such as noodles, millet porridge, and wontons. Avoid hard or heavy foods that may burden the gastrointestinal tract and worsen symptoms.
2. Abdominal Massage
The abdomen can be warmed using a warm towel, hot water bottle, or heating pad, which helps relieve spasms and reduce pain. Gently massage the abdomen in clockwise or counterclockwise directions.
3. Medication
If symptoms are severe, patients may take pain-relieving medications under a doctor's guidance. Commonly used drugs include anisodamine and atropine. Additionally, probiotics can be used to regulate intestinal flora, such as Lactobacillus tristrain live tablets or Bifidobacterium tristrain live tablets.
