A stomach pain is such a common problem with which we come across more than anything. Therefore, almost all of us are aware of the treatment for stomach pain. We can either go for quick homemade remedies as treatment for stomach pain or try any herbal medicine. Some of us also use modern allopathic drugs as well but more common treatment among all is that mentioned earlier.
Having frequent stomach pain does not mean that you can neglect it. Rather, you must be worried about it as self-medication is not a good option at any point. Persistent or reappearance of stomach pain suggests that you might have some serious condition. Therefore, you must show some concern for your health.
Here in this article, we will be discussing why and when a treatment for stomach pain is needed. And what will happen if you do not take care of stomach pain on time.
Common Causative Factors behind a Stomach Pain
A stomach pain is not an ailment itself but usually it appears as a common symptom for a variety of health conditions. For example;
- More often, stomach pain comes from an imbalance of digestive activities. Like ulcer, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, gas and much more.
- In females, stomach pain is even more common due to menstrual cramping. Likewise, during gestation period nesting mothers bear mild to severe uterine contractions that also feel like stomach pain.
- Moreover, some type of mild but emergency cases of stomach pain include appendicitis and kidney stones.
Root Cause of Stomach Pain
As we can see, there are numerous conditions in which we can have stomach pain. The question that arises here; is it necessary to search for the root cause of stomach pain and how can we do so?
YES, it is! Let me tell you why!
Every type of stomach pain is actually an indication that something wrong is happening in your body. So, for each type of problem we typically have different cures and precautions. Hence, a physician can never choose any treatment for stomach pain without finding the root cause.
Identifying the Root Cause of any Stomach Pain
For stomach pains associated with the female reproductive cycles, the cause of stomach pain is quite obvious and so are the treatments.
A physician usually asks several questions to know about the medical history of the patient, and in some cases of his family. For other types of stomach pains, particularly in stomach pain caused by digestive issues, a physician always likes to ask about the last meal and daily routine of the patient. A physician may also ask a patient to narrate his pain sensation to him. For illustration, mild, severe, wavy, etc.
Treatment for Stomach Pain
Out of many options for treatment for stomach pain, we have utmost trust on two: the quick home remedies and unani herbal medicines.
Quick Home Remedies
Some of the most commonly used home remedies with assured results are given as follows:
Soothing Herbal Teas
For all those digestive problems, it is true that there is an involvement of the stomach. Mostly the hot body temperament interferes with digestive activities (maida ka ilaj). That’s why herbal teas are the best available option for all such issues. They have remarkable anti-oxidizing properties by which they terminate the unhealthy body responses and soothes the abdominal muscles.
Heating Pads
This option best fits for relaxing in the abdominal pain sensation due to uterine contractions. All you have to do is, place a heating pad (water / sand) on your belly for some time.
BART diet
During digestive problems, the stomach and related digestive organs become weaker. That’s why we must avoid putting stress on these organs for some time. Therefore, you can use an easily digestible BART diet for quick cure.
Refreshing Drinks
Drinks like mint margarita and seltzer are not only known for their refreshing and cooling properties. But in addition to this, such drinks are also helpful for your digestive health. They efficiently neutralize the acidity caused by indigestion or overeating.
Fermented Pickles
Basically brine in fermented pickles has plenty of good bacteria that show care for your gut health.
Unani Herbal Medicines
Here we have mentioned some of the effective unani options for treating different type of stomach pain:
| Sr. # | Effective Unani Medicine | Effective For |
| 1 | Ajmal Arq Badiyan | For Indigestion |
| 2 | Jawarish Shahi | An Appetizer |
| 3 | Jawarish Jalinus | Strengthens Stomach activities |
| 4 | Qurs Pudina | For stomach inflammations |
| 5 | Jawarish Ood Shirin | For Stomach Acidity |
| 6 | Habbe Kabid Naushadri | For Indigestion |
| 7 | Ajmal Arq Kasni | Reduces Liver Inflammation |
All these medicines are available on all the matabs and online stores of Ajmal Dawakhana at affordable prices.
If the Stomach Pain left Unattended
We have to bear severe outcomes, if:
- We leave stomach pain untreated for a long period of time.
- Try wrong remedies as self-medication for totally different types of stomach pain.
Conclusion
Though we have plenty of treatment for stomach pain but above all we must choose an appropriate one and avoid self-medication. That’s the only way to leave peacefully with frequently occurring stomach pain and related conditions.
