Medicines & Remedies To Get Rid of Stomach Aches and Pains Skip to main content Menu Abdominal Pain Home Medical Reference Features Video Slideshows & Images Quizzes Symptom Checker News Archive First Aid Home News Reference Slideshows Videos Find a Doctor Find a Hospital Related to First Aid First Aid A-Z How to Do CPR Common First Aid Conditions Symptom Checker More Related Topics First Aid & EmergenciesReference Menu How to Treat Stomach Pain in Adults Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on May 12, 2021 Call 911 if:The pain is in your lower right abdomen and tender to the touch, and you also have fever or are vomiting. These may be signs of appendicitis.You're vomiting blood.You have a hard time breathing.You're pregnant and have belly pain or vaginal bleeding. 1. Over-the-Counter MedicationsFor gas pain, medicine that has the ingredient simethicone (Mylanta, Gas-X) can help get rid of it.For heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), try an antacid or acid reducer (Pepcid AC, Zantac 75).For constipation, a mild stool softener or laxative may help get things moving again.For cramping from diarrhea, medicines that have loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol) might make you feel better.For other types of pain, acetaminophen (Aspirin Free Anacin, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tylenol) might be helpful. But stay away from non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Midol, Motrin), or naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan). They can irritate your stomach. 2. Home Remedies You might try a heating pad to ease belly pain. Chamomile or peppermint tea may help with gas. Be sure to drink plenty of clear fluids so your body has enough water. You also can do things to make stomach pain less likely. It can help to:Eat several smaller meals instead of three big onesChew your food slowly and wellStay away from foods that bother you (spicy or fried foods, for example)Ease stress with exercise, meditation, or yoga 3. When to See a Doctor It's time to get medical help if:You have severe belly pain or the pain lasts several daysYou have nausea and fever and can't keep food down for several daysYou have bloody stoolsIt hurts to peeYou have blood in your urineYou cannot pass stools, especially if you're also vomitingYou had an injury to your belly in the days before the pain startedYou have heartburn that doesn't get better with over-the-counter drugs or lasts longer than 2 weeks Top Picks Manage Your Migraine What to Eat Before Your Workout Treating RA With Biologics Best Treatments for Allergies MS and Depression: How Are They Linked? 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