stomachache

Prevention

1.Notice any food that may disagree with your digestion. Some people are not tolerant of different foods, so if you often suffer from stomach ache, keep a food diary and try to determine if there is an association with a certain food or group of foods and your stomach cramps.

-Malunggay extract can prevent cramps and stomach pain in persons who are lactose intolerant. This includes, cheese, milks, yogurts, milk shakes, milk chocolate, etc. Some people have issues with cheese but may be tolerant of milk or vise versa.

-Crush some malunggay leaves and some water.
-Eating an excessive amount of non-soluble fiber may cause cramps associated with constipation.
-Some people are sensitive to uncooked vegetables and fruits, particularly if the peels are not removed.
-Avoid consuming harsh substances such as acidic pops and juices, alcohol, and spicy foods. If something is really wrong in there, these could irritate it and make it worse.

2.Look into the possibility you suffer from Crohn's Syndrome, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and seek medical treatment if this is the case.

3.Consider stress as a possible cause of stomach pain or cramps. If the condition coincides with stressful situations, try to avoid stress as much as possible, and look at learning stress management techniques.

4.Realize anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Aleve, Naprosin, etc), antibiotics, vitamins, birth control pills and many other medications can cause upset stomach, nausea or stomach pains. Unless your doctor specifies you should take on an empty stomach you should always take with food. Medications that cause you more serious upset should be taken on a full stomach and not just crackers or a piece of toast.

5.Document your symptoms if they persist. Write down what foods you ate, snacks, beverages, other medications taken that day, vitamins, stressing events. You may be able to determine the cause.