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what can cause pain in left side of stomach area?
(26 Dec 2007)

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Stomach Pain Treatment

The cause of a stomach pain has to be identified. Pain in the stomach is typical of acid reflux, pancreatitis, indigestion, food poisoning, menstrual problems, constipation, flatulence, urolithiasis, and allergy and so on. Stomach ache is defined as the pain occurring in the area between the groin and chest.


Stomach pain can be sharp, slicing, cramping, accompanied by a burning sensation or rigidity of the muscles. Feeling of fullness, due to flatulence, belching, loss of appetite and nausea are the other symptoms of a stomach pain. Lemon tea with honey aids in relieving stomach pain.


Adequate intake of water aids smooth bowel movements. Topical application of grated ginger juice on the lower abdomen is helpful. Fresh foods are recommended, Avoid non-pasteurized milk and other drinks. Chamomile or peppermint tea is beneficial. Proper steeping of the herbs is essential. Other herbs that ease the nerves is the slippery elm. A teaspoon of the above mentioned herbs with a glass of fluids is helpful. Gentian root herbal tea helps in warming and improving the circulation. Fennel decoction relieves stomach soreness. Drinking warm water helps. Rosemary oil added to a warm bath works wonders! Aloe vera juice supplementation proves beneficial, especially for stomach pain due to ulcer.

answered by Dr C on 11 Jan 2008, 4:49:49

 

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