What medicine should I take for constant stomach pain?
For persistent stomach pain, it is recommended to take medications that suppress gastric acid, protect the gastric mucosa, and promote gastric motility.
1. Acid-suppressing medications
Under a doctor's guidance, consider taking famotidine or ranitidine, or proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole and lansoprazole to help reduce gastric acid secretion, neutralize stomach acid, and relieve stomach pain.
2. Gastric mucosal protective agents
Follow medical advice to take medications like aluminum magnesium carbonate, sucralfate, or potassium citrate bismuth, which protect the gastric lining and help alleviate stomach pain.
3. Prokinetic agents
Persistent stomach pain may also result from poor gastric function. Under medical supervision, prokinetic medications such as domperidone or itopride can be taken to improve gastric function, enhance gastric emptying, and relieve symptoms.
In addition to medication, individuals with chronic stomach pain should avoid overeating, consuming irritating foods, smoking, and drinking alcohol. Eating smaller, more frequent meals and keeping the stomach area warm are also recommended to help reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.