How to relieve stomach pain
Apr 10, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, stomach pain may be caused by overeating, cold air exposure, indigestion, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other reasons. It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital for proper diagnosis and treatment. Depending on the situation, symptoms can be relieved through dietary adjustments, keeping the body warm, abdominal massage, medication, acupuncture, or other methods. In daily life, it is advisable to maintain a positive mindset and avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods.
Generally, stomach pain may be caused by overeating, cold air stimulation, indigestion, chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention at a正规 hospital, where treatments such as dietary adjustments, keeping the stomach warm, abdominal massage, medication, or acupuncture can be chosen according to the specific situation. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Overeating
Overeating causes the stomach to rapidly fill with food, leading to stomach distension and increased tension in the stomach wall, resulting in discomfort and pain. In such cases, dietary adjustments are needed, and adopting a pattern of eating smaller meals more frequently can help improve symptoms.
2. Cold Air Stimulation
Prolonged exposure to cold environments, especially consuming cold drinks or chilled foods, may cause constriction of blood vessels in the stomach and increased tension in stomach muscles, leading to stomach pain. Keeping the stomach warm and applying heat therapy to the abdominal area usually helps relieve discomfort.
3. Indigestion
Eating excessive amounts of food, or consuming overly greasy, spicy, or hard-to-digest foods, may increase gastric acid secretion and slow gastrointestinal motility, causing indigestion and stomach pain. Under medical guidance, patients may take medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets, Compound Pepsin Capsules, or Bacillus Subtilis Bifidobacterium Granules for treatment. Additionally, massaging the stomach area can promote digestion and alleviate physical discomfort.
4. Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis involves long-term damage or recurrent inflammation of the gastric mucosa, possibly due to bacterial infection, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or excessive alcohol consumption. Symptoms often include stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as Omeprazole Enteric-coated Tablets, Lansoprazole Enteric-coated Tablets, or Xiangsha Yangwei Granules to relieve discomfort.
5. Gastric Ulcer
A gastric ulcer refers to an ulcerative lesion in the gastric mucosa, which may result from long-term mucosal injury, bacterial infection, or use of NSAIDs, leading to symptoms such as weight loss and stomach pain. Under medical supervision, patients may take medications like Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, Weisu Granules, or Weinaian Capsules to manage the condition. If necessary, acupuncture at acupoints such as Zhongwan (CV12), Zusanli (ST36), and Guanyuan (CV4) can be performed at a正规 hospital to improve symptoms.
In daily life, it is recommended to maintain a positive mindset, avoid spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods, get adequate rest, and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
