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Treatment

Treatment for abdominal pain depends on the underlying cause. In most cases, mild abdominal pain responds to conservative treatment. Small amounts of clear liquids (e.g., broth, ginger ale), ice chips, soft foods (e.g., gelatin), and bland foods (e.g., crackers, dry toast, rice, bananas) may be helpful.

Dairy products (e.g., milk, ice cream), heavy meals, and certain medications (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], used to reduce pain and inflammation) should be...Read the full article