How to relieve stomach pain after eating watermelon on an empty stomach
Disease description:
I went home this afternoon and ate some watermelon on an empty stomach. My stomach has been aching a bit since then. I would like to ask, what can I do to relieve the stomach pain after eating watermelon on an empty stomach?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Abdominal pain after eating watermelon on an empty stomach may be caused by the large amount of water and fructose in watermelon stimulating the empty stomach, leading to increased gastrointestinal motility and causing abdominal discomfort. Methods for pain relief may include the following:
1. Drinking warm water: Sipping warm or hot water in small amounts multiple times to warm the stomach and alleviate discomfort.
2. Applying heat: Using a hot water bottle or warm towel to apply heat to the abdomen, which can help warm the stomach and relieve intestinal spasms caused by the cold nature of watermelon.
3. Resting: Lying down in a comfortable position, relaxing the body, avoiding strenuous activity, and allowing the gastrointestinal tract time to adjust.
4. Ginger tea: Consuming an appropriate amount of ginger tea can help warm the stomach and relieve abdominal pain. Slice fresh ginger and steep it in hot water; a small amount of honey may be added for flavor.
5. Medication: For functional dyspepsia, medications such as domperidone tablets or mosapride citrate capsules may be taken to improve abdominal pain symptoms.
In addition, in daily diet, it is advisable to avoid consuming large amounts of high-water or high-fiber fruits, such as watermelon, on an empty stomach in order to reduce the occurrence of similar situations.
