How to quickly relieve stomach pain at night
Disease description:
I have a sensitive stomach, and sometimes I experience stomach pain at night. I'd like to know how to quickly relieve stomach pain that occurs in the middle of the night.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
When experiencing stomach pain at night, you can try the following methods for quick relief:
1. Change your body position: If lying flat, try turning your body to the left side with the right side up, which can help reduce acid reflux and alleviate pain. If possible, slightly elevating your head may also help relieve symptoms.
2. Warm or lukewarm water: Drinking some warm or lukewarm water can help dilute stomach acid and ease discomfort. Avoid consuming liquids that are too cold or too hot, as they may irritate the gastric mucosa.
3. Simple diet: If the stomach pain is caused by hunger, you can eat some easily digestible food, such as soda crackers, dry toast, or cooked potatoes. Avoid oily, spicy, or hard-to-digest foods.
4. Use antacid medications: Keep some antacid medications at home, such as hydrotalcite chewable tablets, which can be taken during stomach pain to help neutralize stomach acid and relieve discomfort. However, follow the dosage instructions provided in the medication's说明书 (instructions).
However, long-term and excessive use of these medications may have adverse effects on the body, so it is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor.
