What foods to eat for stomach pain

Mar 05, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My husband has a stomachache, and I want to cook some food for him, but we don't know what foods are suitable. Could you please advise, Doctor, what foods are appropriate to eat when having a stomachache?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua

For general stomach pain, you can eat foods such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, yam, banana, and carrot.

1. Millet Porridge: Millet is rich in carbohydrates, protein, and various vitamins, and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and soothing the stomach. Millet porridge is easily digested and absorbed, can moisturize the gastrointestinal tract, reduce the burden on the stomach, and alleviate stomach pain.

2. Pumpkin Porridge: Pumpkin contains abundant pectin, which can protect the gastric mucosa from irritation caused by coarse foods. Pumpkin porridge is easily digested, provides essential nutrients, and helps relieve discomfort such as stomach pain and bloating.

3. Yam: Yam helps strengthen the spleen, benefit the stomach, and aid digestion. The mucus protein in yam can protect the stomach lining and reduce irritation caused by stomach acid.

4. Banana: Bananas can neutralize stomach acid and relieve stomach pain caused by excessive acid secretion. Bananas are also rich in dietary fiber, which helps promote gastrointestinal motility and improve digestive function.

5. Carrot: Carrots are rich in dietary fiber and vitamin A, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, improve gastrointestinal function, and help alleviate stomach pain. Vitamin A also aids in the repair of damaged gastric mucosa.

During episodes of stomach pain, you should avoid eating spicy, stimulating, greasy, or cold foods to prevent increasing the burden on the stomach. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly.