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Home remedies for abdominal pain
In case of mild abdominal pain, natural home remedies can often bring about a quick relief of the symptoms. Because often the pain is an upset stomach, e.g. as a result of too much food, alcohol consumption or stress. Proven home remedies for abdominal pain, for example, a Rollkur with chamomile tea or a ginger tea, as well as relaxation exercises can be a pleasant help. In case of severe or persistent pain and accompanying symptoms such as vomiting, fever, headache, diarrhea or dizziness, however, a doctor should be consulted to clarify the exact causes.
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- Causes of abdominal pain
- Diet for stomachache
- Relieve abdominal pain with heat
- Tried and tested home remedy for abdominal pain: herbal tea
- Relaxation exercises for abdominal pain during stress
- Natural treatment by massage and roll cure
- Schüssler salts and homeopathy for abdominal pain
Causes of abdominal pain
Abdominal pain can have very different causes. Often it is a relatively harmless "detuning" of the stomach when e.g. ate very greasy the night before or overdriven a lot of alcohol. Likewise, medication, smoking or stress quickly beat on the stomach, which can manifest itself by unpleasant pressure, pulling, stinging or a flatulent belly. Since in the area of the abdomen a multiplicity of organs and structures such as e.g. The large intestine, small intestine, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder or liver, as well as the immediate vicinity of the heart or lungs, may also indicate a more serious condition.
If the abdominal pain occurs on the left, e.g. a diverticulitis, stuck urinary or kidney stones in question.
Gastric problems are conceivable, such as gastritis or food intolerance (such as gluten allergy), especially if the discomfort occurs during and immediately after eating. For pelvic pain right or left are e.g. irritable bowel syndrome, inguinal hernia or urinary tract infection such as a bladder infection or pyelitis possible. Many women also suffer from recurrent menstrual pain, which is noticeable before or during the period of unpleasant stinging and pulling in the abdomen or abdominal cramps.
Natural home remedies can help alleviate the abdominal pain. Heat is already enough to loosen tight winds. Image: asife - fotolia Upper abdominal pain can e.g. be triggered by an acute inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) or liver (hepatitis). In addition, a pancreatitis (pancreatitis) is considered, in rare cases, a heart disease such as coronary heart disease (CHD) may be responsible for complaints in the left upper abdomen.
If it happens only occasionally, e.g. After luscious food or in stress situations to pain in the abdominal area, they can usually be treated well with home remedies. However, if symptoms persist and / or aggravate, a visit to the doctor is required to clarify the trigger and prevent health risks.
Diet for stomachache
Often the symptoms can be attributed to an unfamiliar or unhealthy diet. Therefore, it is especially important for recurring abdominal pain, to review the personal lifestyle and diet and to change "bad" habits. It is best to forego luscious, sweet and greasy foods and instead use light, healthy and stomach-friendly foods, such as to consume steamed vegetables, rice, potatoes, bananas and apples. Roasted meat is often difficult to digest and should therefore be removed from the diet for some time, as can coffee, cigarettes and alcohol to reinforce existing abdominal discomfort.
Usually it is better tolerated if a small portion is eaten several times a day. It should always be eaten slowly and chewed thoroughly, it is also advisable to relieve the intestine on late eating (after 20h). Bitter substances in lettuce and herbs, such as rocket, radicchio or chicory, also make a valuable contribution to health. Because these stimulate the production of digestive juices, which makes it easier to metabolize and better digest the ingested food.
Relieve abdominal pain with heat
A popular home remedy is the heat pad, because it has a relaxing and circulation-promoting and can thus relieve the symptoms quickly. Eligible here are e.g. moist-warm envelopes, a hot water bottle or a camomile compress. For this, three tablespoons of chamomile flowers are poured into a bowl and boiled with one liter of boiling water. After ten minutes, the flowers are poured off, then a cotton cloth is dipped in the warm camomile water, wrung out and placed on the painful area until it is cooled.
For example, also vinegar wrap. For this, a towel is first dipped in a mixture of hot water (1 l) and vinegar (a tablespoon) and then placed on the stomach for 15-20 minutes. Similarly, a cherry stone pillow is well suited, which is heated quickly and easily in the microwave and then placed on the painful area to develop its pleasant and antispasmodic effect. However, it should be absolutely clear before applying heat therapy that the abdominal pain does not occur, e.g. is an appendicitis, because heat could increase the inflammatory process.
If an inflammatory disease is excluded, even a hot bath can be very beneficial, the effect of the addition of medicinal herbs essences can be supported. For the purposes of aromatherapy, lavender is very suitable for abdominal pain. From this, a handful of fresh or dried flowers are first boiled in two liters of water and then left covered for about half an hour. Then the broth is drained through a sieve and placed in the bath water. In general, the temperature of the water should not be higher than 36 to 38 degrees and the bath time should not be longer than 20 minutes, otherwise the circuit is too heavily loaded. Accordingly, it is also advisable to rest after the bath for about half an hour to collect new strength.
Tried and tested home remedy for abdominal pain: herbal tea
If the stomach hurts, various infusions of tea can be considered, which can bring about a quick relief of the symptoms. Here, the "panacea" chamomile tea has proven its worth, because the ingredients of the camomile flowers have an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-spasmodic and soothing effect on the gastric mucosa. For the preparation, one to two teaspoons of dried flowers are brewed with boiling water and then covered for about 15 minutes. Then the tea is strained and drunk as warm as possible. If the tea is prepared for children, however, only one teaspoon of dried plant parts per liter of water should be used.
Caraway, peppermint and fennel have been known for centuries for their alleviating effects of stomach ache caused by wind. Image: PhotoSG - fotolia If the abdominal pain is accompanied by a strong feeling of fullness and bloating, anise, fennel and caraway can be a beneficial aid. Because the three medicinal herbs are well digestible and have a positive effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract by dissolving cramps and promote digestion. For the tea, the three medicinal herbs are mixed in equal parts, with cumin and anise should be crushed in a mortar before. For each tea mug, pour a heaped teaspoon of the mixture with 250ml of hot water and let it draw for about 10 minutes before straining.
The balm also contains essential oil, whose active ingredients have an antispasmodic, digestive and soothing effect. Therefore, this medicinal plant can provide valuable support especially for stress-related abdominal pain. For a tea, pour two to three teaspoons of lemon balm leaves with a cup of boiling water and leave to cover for ten minutes.
If nausea or loss of appetite occurs in addition to the pain, ginger is recommended. From this, an effective tea can be quickly prepared by boiling a peeled piece of the root for about ten minutes with water. The traditional peppermint herb may also help with nausea in abdominal pain. However, it should be noted that peppermint tea is only suitable for children of school age, as the menthol contained in smaller children can lead to respiratory problems.
Relaxation exercises for abdominal pain during stress
Many people experience the symptoms of negative stress. Tension, unresolved conflicts or worries "hit" directly on the stomach or are literally "eaten into" themselves. In this case, it is important to repeatedly deal with the current stress load and the personal load limit, in order to be able to pull the "emergency brake" in time with increased external pressure.
A very good support here offer various relaxation techniques such. Breathing exercises, yoga, autogenic training or meditation, because this can reduce the tension and strengthen the inner balance. The progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson can be an effective aid in reducing stress. Here, to loosen the tension and relieve the pain, the individual muscle parts are gradually tense first and then loosened again in the next step. Through the conscious perception of the different states of tension, the mindfulness is practiced against the body and learned to achieve a deep physical and mental relaxation by its own power.
Natural treatment by massage and roll cure
If the symptoms can be attributed to stress, inner restlessness or indigestion such as flatulence or constipation, a self-made abdominal massage can quickly provide relief and relaxation. For these, a well-tempered vegetable oil (such as cumin, wheat germ or jojoba oil) is used, from which you put a few drops into the palm of your hand. Now, place your hand on your stomach and gently move it around the belly button in slow, small circles in a clockwise direction.
A stomach massage sometimes works wonders and helps to relieve the bloating stomach. Picture: Swifter - fotolia Gradually, the movements become larger, until the largest circle reaches from the pubis to the costal arch. Then the circles gradually become smaller, until finally the hand reaches the navel again. After a few small circles below the navel, the hand rests for a few seconds in the middle of the abdomen. Finally, the area of the abdomen is smoothly stroked from the sternum to the pubic bone with the flat hand.
The so-called "roll cure" is also a proven home remedy for abdominal pain. For this, first two and a half tablespoons of chamomile flowers are brewed with 500 ml of boiling water and allowed to draw for about ten minutes. Now the patient drinks a large cup of the strained tea on an empty stomach and then lays on his back for about five minutes. After the time has elapsed, each time for another five minutes on the right side, the belly, the left side and finally turned back on the back.
By rolling, the ingredients of camomile can best distribute and develop their beneficial effect on the entire stomach lining. However, the treatment should be carried out for at least one week, if necessary with up to three times a day. After an application, it is advisable to give the body 30 minutes rest, and care should be taken to keep the stomach warm during the procedure.
Schüssler salts and homeopathy for abdominal pain
Schüssler salts from the medicine cabinet are also good for mild discomfort in the area of the abdomen. Salts Nos. 3 (Ferrum Phosphoricum) and Nos. 10 (Sodium Sulfuricum) are considered here, among others. Due to its analgesic and antispasmodic action, No. 7 (Magnesium Phosphoricum) can be very helpful, especially when it comes to menstruation-related pain in the lower abdomen or stomach or intestinal spasms. In order for the natural painkiller to be absorbed by the body as quickly as possible and to have a particularly good effect, the preparation of the so-called "hot sieves" is recommended here. For this, 10 tablets of Magnesium Phosphoricum are dissolved in hot, no longer boiling water, then the mixture is drunk as quickly as possible, sip by sip.
In addition, homeopathy offers various remedies that can help alleviate abdominal problems. For example, In addition to the pain, other symptoms such as belching or bloating, Carbo Vegetabilis can be a good help. However, symptoms related to stress, alcohol, too much coffee and nicotine, or rich, greasy food can usually be effectively treated with Nux vomica (Brechnuss). Likewise, in these cases, antimony crudum comes into consideration, especially if at the same vomiting, diarrhea or whitish tongue coating exist.
Healing earth is a popular home remedy for abdominal pain, especially if it occurs in conjunction with diarrhea. Because the earth can bind toxins and pollutants and thereby helps to bring the digestion back into balance. For internal use, a teaspoon of it is dissolved in a glass of water and drunk. Besides that, the remedy can also be applied externally. For this purpose, a pulp is first made from the powder and warm water. This is placed on a cotton cloth, which is then placed on the painful area until the wound has dried (nr)