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Having a stomach ache in the morning when you first wake up can be uncomfortable and have to start the day in the negative direction. Symptoms of abdominal pain include burning pain in the lower or upper abdomen, bloating, belching, fullness, and nausea. If you have a stomach ache in the morning, you can take these simple steps to ease the pain and start the day more comfortably.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use Food for Pain Relief

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   Try starchy foods. When your stomach hurts in the morning, you need to eat foods that won't make your stomach hurt any more. Starchy foods like rice, potatoes, and oats can help calm your stomach. Starch does not stay in the stomach for too long and does not trigger acid reflux (acid reflux makes the stomach more painful).
   • Try eating a bowl of oatmeal, a bowl of rice, or raw oatmeal. This will help soothe the stomach and may relieve stomach upset.
   • Maybe try dry bread. Don't use jam, jelly, or butter on bread, as this will force your stomach to react and make the pain worse.
   • If you're feeling too nauseous, try crackers. This basic cake that doesn't contain much of this seasoning will help absorb stomach acid and relieve stomach pain.

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   Eat yogurt. Poor digestion is the main cause of abdominal pain. You can eat yogurt to help normal digestion. Eat yogurt with live bacteria to help flush out harmful bacteria and reduce stomach upset.
   • Yogurt also helps with digestion, which in turn eases stomach upset.
   • Greek yogurt with a little honey is the perfect breakfast to ease stomach aches and get ready for the day.

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   Eat apple sauce. Apple sauce is a great food for people with stomach aches. Apple sauce has the ability to soothe the stomach because it is rich in starch and low in acids. In addition, this food is easy to digest. If you have diarrhea, eating apple sauce will help ease the symptoms. Try eating a small bowl of apple sauce in the morning to treat stomach upset.
   • Apple sauce is also high in fiber, so it can be helpful for stomach upset caused by constipation.

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   Make milk toast. Morning upset stomach can be caused by an upset stomach. The two best foods for an upset stomach are milk and bread. When eaten separately, milk and bread can irritate the stomach. However, when combined together, milk toast will offer the combined benefit of the milk's coating ability and the bread's absorbability without irritating the stomach. To make milk toast, pour one cup of milk in a saucepan and warm. Then, pour the milk into a medium bowl. Bake a slice of bread and spread unsalted butter on top. Squeeze the breadcrumbs into the milk and enjoy slowly.
   • Do not boil milk. Boiled milk is difficult to eat.
   • You can use corn bread instead of toast. Squeeze the cornbread into cold or warm milk and serve as cereal.

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   Eat banana. Bananas have long been used to soothe the stomach. Bananas contain potassium, which helps to replenish water in the body and soothe stomach upset. In addition, in bananas there is a natural sugar content that helps to reduce hunger and stomach ache in the early morning.
   • The plus point of bananas is that they aren't too sweet, so they won't aggravate your stomach ache.

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   Eat papaya. In addition to bland foods that are often recommended for people with stomach aches, you can try eating papaya in the morning to treat stomach problems. Papaya is rich in the enzymes papain and chymopapain, which help to reduce acidity and breakdown proteins in the stomach.
   • Papaya also helps with constipation, stimulates digestion and reduces indigestion.

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   Use the C.R.A.P. diet. Contrary to its vulgar name, this diet is very effective at relieving colic. The words C.R.A.P stands for Cherry (cherry), Raisin (raisin), Apricot (apricot), Prune (prune). These are fruits with high fiber content, which help in better digestion, detoxify the body and keep you healthier.
   • You can also eat the above fruits dried. However, choose dried fruit without sugar, as sugar can worsen stomach upset.
   • Soluble fiber supplements or taking fiber pills can also be helpful.
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Method 2 of 3: Use Fluids for Pain Relief

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   Drink water. Thirst can be the cause of morning upset stomachs. Dehydration can cause stomach upset, and since you don't drink all night, you can become slightly dehydrated when you wake up. So, in the morning, drink a glass of water and drink it slowly. Drinking water too quickly can shock an empty stomach.
   • You can add lemon juice to the water. Lemon juice helps reduce stomach irritation caused by dehydration.
   • You can drink fruit juice or sports drinks to replenish missing nutrients or electrolytes.

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   Make ginger tea. If you have a stomach ache in the morning, you need to drink water to help calm your stomach.Ginger (in the form of a tea, raw ginger or a drink marinated with ginger) can help calm the stomach and help it get better. Ginger stimulates secretion of enzymes that help neutralize stomach acid and contains phenols that are able to relax the muscles and irritated tissues in the stomach. The best way to use ginger is to make ginger tea at home.
   • To make the tea, prepare the ginger root about 5 cm and water. Peel and cut the ginger root into small pieces, then crush it even more. Boil 2-3 cups of water and add the ginger until the water boils. Heat for another 3-5 minutes and then turn off the heat. You can pour ginger juice into a cheesecloth to remove the ginger or leave it and drink with the tea. You can sprinkle in a little honey to create sweetness.
   • You can eat ginger if you prefer this to ginger tea.

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   Make chamomile tea. Chamomile tea is an ingredient that helps soothe the stomach. The chamomile in tea has the ability to reduce inflammation, thereby helping to relax painful muscles in the stomach. If you don't like chamomile, you can make other herbal teas to treat stomach problems.
   • Don't use mint tea. Peppermint tea can relax certain parts of the esophageal sphincter and lead to heartburn and acid reflux.

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   Drink coconut water. Unlike normal water, coconut water contains electrolytes and natural nutrients that help relieve stomach pain. In addition, coconut water also contains natural sugars that help supplement calories (energy), potassium and vitamin C.
   • Make sure coconut water is 100% natural. Do not drink coconut water that contains artificial ingredients that make your stomach more painful.

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   Make a baking soda solution. Baking soda is a great ingredient for people with stomach aches as it helps neutralize stomach acid (the cause of pain). There are many over-the-counter baking soda medications, but you can make a baking soda solution yourself to help ease your stomach ache. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of water. Stir well and drink.
   • The water can be warmed up, but this is not necessary.

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   Make apple cider vinegar juice. Unlike other types of vinegar, apple cider vinegar is rich in nutrients that help ease morning upset stomachs. In addition, apple cider vinegar also contains beneficial bacteria and enzymes that help reduce digestive disorders, help digestion better and reduce spasm.
   • Mix apple cider vinegar with water and honey and stir well. Drink honey-infused apple cider vinegar to help relieve stomach pain.
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Method 3 of 3: Try Other Methods for Pain Relief

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   Vomiting. Vomiting immediately upon waking up and nausea. Nausea can be caused by eating something that needs to be passed out. Therefore, follow your body's natural response. Although it may feel uncomfortable when you vomit, in the end, your stomach will feel better.
   • Quitting nausea can damage your esophagus because stomach acid gets stuck in your throat.

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   Reduce anxiety. Anxiety can also be a cause of morning upset stomachs. If you know that you are worrying too much about something, try to calm down. Anxiety often causes nausea and abdominal pain, so reducing anxiety will help dispel severe abdominal pain. Ideally, learn to recognize your worries and forget about the things that bother you.
   • Try meditation and breathing exercises. This will help relax your muscles and make you feel better.

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   Back and neck stretch. Muscle strains can cause stomach cramps when you wake up. Tense muscles can be caused by poor sleeping position or overwork. To relieve muscle tension, lie face down on a hard surface. Then push your arms to lift your upper body and bend your back towards the ceiling. This will help relax the muscles in the back and also the abdominal muscles.
   • To exercise your neck, bend your head forward and touch your chin to your chest, holding the position for 10-15 seconds. Next, tilt your head to one side for your ear to touch your shoulder, holding the position for 10-15 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side.

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   Use heat. You can use a hot water bottle or a heating pad to relieve stomach upset. Lie on your back and place the water bottle or pad across your stomach. The radiant heat helps to increase blood circulation to the skin's surface. This will help relieve pain from underneath your abdomen.
   • The heating pad is also very helpful. You can buy heating pads at pharmacies or stores.

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   Try reflexology. Reflexology is a method of using the nerves in the body to help relax other areas. In acupressure, the nerves in the left leg correspond to the stomach. To do acupressure, grab your left foot with your right palm. Then, the left hand presses the protrusion of the soles of the foot and the thumb pushes a quick, even force down. Release your hand after pressing for a few seconds and move your thumb up slightly to repeat the movement.
   • After your left thumb reaches the arc under your foot, use your right thumb to press (press) down with the same force until it reaches the soles of your feet.
   • Ask someone else to do acupressure if you can't do it yourself. You may not feel completely relaxed if you have dialysis yourself.

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   Take over-the-counter medications. There are a number of over-the-counter medications that can help with stomach upset. You can take medications like Pepto-Bismol or Imodium if you feel too nauseous or have diarrhea. If your stomach ache is caused by indigestion or acid reflux, you can take a medicine that contains Ranitidine, such as Zantac. Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium as these will make pain worse.
   • Follow the directions for the drug. Ask your doctor if you are concerned about problems that may arise from taking these medications.

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   Get medical attention. If the pain persists for more than 1-2 days, you should see your doctor to be checked for any underlying cause. In addition, you should also see your doctor if you have tried other treatments and the pain worsens.
   • Abdominal pain can be caused by a more serious cause, so don't wait too long to allow home treatment to take effect to avoid danger.
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Advice

• To prevent stomach upset, eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of 2-3 large meals. Avoid high-fat foods or hot spicy foods, as well as avoid medications like aspirin, as these can make stomach upset symptoms worse.
• Abdominal pain after drinking milk can be caused by the body's inability to load lactose.

Warning

• See your doctor for stomach pain if you notice bloody stools, diarrhea that is difficult to treat or vomiting, severe pain, fever, or weight loss.
• Abdominal pain can be caused by an infection with H. pylori, the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. At this point, you need to be treated with antibiotics.