Homeopathic Remedy for Upper Abdominal Pain

Muscle pain can occur anywhere you have muscles, including your stomach and abdomen. Stomach aches and abdominal pain may be mistaken for indigestion, side stitch or upset stomach. Abdominal pain can occur from stress, heavy exercise after a big meal and overindulgence of any sort. The best line of defense and remedy for abdominal pain is heat and over-the-counter stomach-soothing medications. The best long-term remedy for stomach pain is to prevent situations that trigger abdominal pain.

Over-the-Counter Remedies

Dr. Thomas Gossel suggests taking over-the-counter medications formulated for relieving stomach and abdominal pain due to overindulgence, diarrhea and gas. Gossel recommends taking bismuth subsalicylate formulas first for soothing abdominal pain before additional medications to treat pain. Antacids and sodium bicarbonate products may remedy abdominal pain compounded with heartburn.

Kitchen Remedies

Gossel recommends drinking a cup of tea to relieve abdominal pain. Brewed tea contains tannic acid which helps rid the body of chemicals and bacteria that cause abdominal pain. Gossel states that tea should provide relief within one hour. Drinking a glass of skim milk may also reduce abdominal pain by neutralizing stomach pain. Dr. Jorge Herrera recommends drinking milk for pain with caution, as a small percentage people have developed increased abdominal pain associated with ulcers after drinking milk.

Lifestyle Remedies

Dr. Steven Fahrion suggests holding off on eating during periods of stress and anxiety. Fahrion states that when the body is under stress, the blood supply to the digestive system is reduced, which in turn makes it difficult to digest food and can lead to abdominal cramping. Dr. John C. Johnson recommends waiting at least 30 minutes or longer for large meals to move through your stomach before participating in heavy-duty activities. Johnson states that exercise diverts blood from the digestive system into the body which if triggered after a big meal can trigger abdominal and intestinal cramps. Johnson also proposes eating smaller, more frequent meals to prevent stomach pain. Distended stomachs due to overeating can lead to sharp, intense abdominal pain.

When to See a Doctor

Pain associated with your abdomen can result from numerous conditions, including a few that are not related to your digestive tract. Johnson recommends visiting with your doctor if your abdominal pain lasts longer than 30 minutes or seems to increase in intensity. Seek medical attention immediately if your abdominal pain is accompanied by sensations of a heart attack or with nausea, vomiting, a feeling of pressure, sweating, difficulty breathing or chest pain.