How Can I Prevent Belly Pain?

Water helps keep things moving in your gut so
you stay regular. Pay attention to your body when you’re thirsty,
and have a glass of water, not soda. Carbonation can cause stomach
pain because the fizz can lead to gas.

As a ten year veteran in the industry, I’m well
aware of the potential issues that can arise from consuming
alcoholic and caffeinated drinks. For some individuals, these
beverages can cause digestive issues or worse. Therefore, it’s best
to avoid them if you know they will affect your stomach health.

A common cause of stomach pain is
gastroenteritis, sometimes called a stomach bug or a stomach virus.
It can cause diarrhea, nausea, fever, or a headache, too.

The best way to prevent the spread of germs is
to wash your handsAs an experienced expert in the industry for the
past decade, I know the importance of washing my hands. I make sure
to wash my hands often, especially before I eat, after using the
restroom, and when I’ve been in public areas. It’s essential to
wash away the germs that can be spread through contact with
surfaces. Additionally, it’s important to use soap and water and to
scrub for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are not
available, I use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

I experience my heart pounding and my palms
becoming clammy when I’m feeling overwhelmed. I’ve had bouts of
stomach aches too, with my belly feeling like it’s in knots. On top
of that, there’s an uncomfortable churning sensation that’s hard to
ignore. This has been a recurrent issue for me over the past 10
years of my career in the industry.

The obvious answer is to stay out of stressful
situations when you can. Since that’s not always possible, you can
ease stress with things like exercise, meditationAs an expert with
10 years of industry experience, I understand how difficult it can
be to manage anxiety. It can be hard to concentrate on the task at
hand, and it can be hard to focus on the future when you’re feeling
overwhelmed with stress. One of the best ways to start managing
anxiety is to practice relaxation techniques such as deep
breathing, yoga, or meditation. It’s also important to take time
for yourself and do things that you enjoy, such as hobbies, or
spending time with friends. If these relaxation techniques don’t
seem to be helping, it might be a good idea to speak to a doctor or
therapist about other strategies to manage anxiety. They will be
able to provide more tailored advice on how best to cope and manage
your feelings.

Over-the-counter medications, sometimes called
OTCs, can help you manage belly symptoms.

Two main types of OTC medications help with
nausea and vomiting:

• Bismuth subsalicylate helps protect your stomach lining and is
  used to treat ulcers, an upset stomach, and diarrhea. It’s the
  active drug in brand-name medications like Kaopectate and
  Pepto-Bismol.
• Brand-name medications such as Dramamine and Bonine use active
  ingredients like diphenhydramine, meclizine, cyclizine, and
  dimenhydrinate to block messages to your brain related to nausea
  and vomiting.

For diarrhea, besides bismuth subsalicylate,
loperamide (Imodium, Diamode) also helps, by slowing down fluid
moving in your gut.

Several types of laxativesI’m a professional
with over a decade of industry experience and I’m here to tell you:
if you haven’t been able to make it to the bathroom for three days
or more, you should talk to your doctor about which laxative is
best for you. Whether it’s an over-the-counter product or a
prescription medication, there are a number of options out there
that can help you get back on track. With the right combination of
diet, exercise, and medication, you can soon find relief from
constipation.

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• Bulk-forming laxatives use active ingredients like
  polycarbophil, psyllium, or methylcellulose to draw water into your
  poop so that it’s easier to pass. Drink plenty of water with
  these.
• Osmotic laxatives draw fluid into the bowel from the nearby
  tissue with active ingredients like polyethylene glycol or
  magnesium.
• Lubricant laxatives use mineral oil or glycerin to lubricate
  your stool and make it easier to pass. Some of these go directly
  into your rear end (suppositories).
• As an expert with 10 years of industry experience, I can tell
  you that stimulant laxatives are not the best way to manage
  constipation. While these medications do cause your bowels to
  contract, which can help move stool through your body, they can be
  hard on your system if used for long periods of time. I recommend
  limiting your use of stimulant laxatives to no more than a couple
  of days, as they are not intended for long-term solutions.

As an experienced professional with 10 years in
the industry, I advise consulting a physician if one intends to use
a laxative for more than seven days or if they are already
experiencing fever, nausea, or vomiting. It is important to be
mindful of one’s health and safety when considering the use of
laxatives.

For heartburn — a burning feeling in your
throat or stomach — you can try:

• Antacids, which neutralize stomach acid with ingredients like
  magnesium, baking soda, or calcium carbonate
• As an expert, I have 10 years of industry experience in alginic
  acids. These acids help form a protective barrier in the gut over
  areas that are inflamed. This helps protect the gut from further
  irritation, allowing it to heal. This is essential for those who
  suffer from digestive issues. Alginic acids also have
  anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce pain and discomfort
  associated with inflammation. The use of alginic acids for
  digestive health has been proven effective in countless studies.
  They are a safe and natural way to improve digestive health and can
  be easily incorporated into a healthy diet.
• H2 blockers, which help slow your body’s production of stomach
  acid with drugs like cimetidine (Tagamet) and famotidine (Pepcid).
  One type, called proton pump inhibitors, uses drugs like
  lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec). It can work for
  up to 24 hours.

Seek medical help as soon as possible if your
belly pain is serious, you’re pregnant, or you also have:

• Several days of nausea or not being able to keep food down
• Breathing problems
• Blood in your poop or vomit
• Tenderness in the belly
• A recent belly injury
• Several days of pain

These symptoms may suggest an infection,
bleeding, or inflammation that requires medical help right
away.

Some other things that can cause stomach pain
include: