What medication should I take for stomach pain and diarrhea?
Jun 30, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, abdominal pain and diarrhea may be caused by improper diet, exposure to cold, acute gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and use medications such as montmorillonite powder, Bifidobacterium tetragenese tablets, Bacillus licheniformis live bacterial granules, lactobacillus tablets, and sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets under a doctor's guidance.
In general, stomach pain refers to abdominal pain and diarrhea, which may be caused by improper diet, catching a chill, irritable bowel syndrome, acute gastroenteritis, Crohn's disease, and other reasons. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and use medications such as montmorillonite powder, Bifidobacterium tetra-primed viable tablets, Lichen bacillus viable granules, lactobacillus tablets, and sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets under the guidance of a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Improper Diet
Consuming excessive greasy, spicy, cold, or indigestible foods may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, increasing intestinal motility, thereby causing abdominal pain and diarrhea. Medication is generally not required. It is important to maintain dietary hygiene, avoid overeating, reduce intake of greasy, spicy, and cold foods, and maintain a balanced diet.
2. Catching a Chill
Abdominal exposure to cold may cause gastrointestinal blood vessel constriction, affecting normal gastrointestinal function, leading to abdominal pain and sometimes diarrhea. Medication is generally not required. It is recommended to keep the abdomen warm, avoid wearing thin clothing, especially during cold seasons or in air-conditioned rooms.
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome may be related to imbalances in the intestinal microecology, mental and psychological factors, among others. These factors may increase intestinal sensitivity and cause abnormal intestinal motility, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Symptoms such as bloating and a feeling of incomplete defecation may also occur. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as Lichen bacillus viable granules, lactobacillus tablets, and lactulose oral solution for treatment.
4. Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic infections, food allergies, and other reasons. After the gastrointestinal tract is infected by pathogens, the mucosal lining becomes inflamed, impairing digestion and absorption functions and increasing gastrointestinal motility, resulting in symptoms such as stomach pain and diarrhea. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as montmorillonite powder, Bifidobacterium tetra-primed viable tablets, and levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets for treatment.
5. Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease potentially related to genetic, immune, environmental, and other factors. It may cause persistent inflammation and ulcer formation in the intestinal mucosa, leading to symptoms such as stomach pain and diarrhea. Symptoms such as intestinal obstruction and fever may also appear. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as sulfasalazine enteric-coated tablets, metronidazole tablets, and mesalazine enteric-coated tablets to alleviate symptoms.
In daily life, one should avoid consuming unclean food, maintain clean tableware, and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infection. Additionally, maintaining adequate sleep and regular eating habits, avoiding excessive fatigue and emotional fluctuations, helps maintain gastrointestinal health.
