MEAL TO AVOID TO AVOID ABDOMINAL PAIN

Many different conditions can cause abdominal pain. The key is to know when you need to get medical care right away. Sometimes, you may only need to call a health care provider if your symptoms continue.

Less serious causes of abdominal pain include

• Constipation
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Food allergies or intolerance (such as lactose intolerance)
• Food poisoning
• Stomach flu
• Other possible causes include:
• Appendicitis
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (bulging and weakening of the major artery in the body)
• Bowel blockage or obstruction
• Cancer of the stomach, colon (large bowel), and other organs
• Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) with or without gallstones
• Decreased blood supply to the intestines (ischemic bowel)
• Diverticulitis (inflammation and infection of the colon)
• Endometriosis
• Heartburn, indigestion, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis)
• Kidney stones
• Muscle strain
• Pancreatitis (swelling or infection of the pancreas)
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Ruptured ovarian cyst
• Severe menstrual cramps
• Tubal (ectopic) pregnancy
• Ulcers
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

FOODS THAT CAUSES STOMACH PAIN. 

1. One of the key symptoms of food poisoning is stomach pain. ...
2. Acidic foods that can irritate the stomach include tomatoes, citrus fruits, salad dressings, and fizzy drinks.
3. Trapped wind in the digestive tract can cause discomfort. ...
4. Sugary drinks and certain foods can cause bloating and wind.

You can try the following home care steps to ease mild abdominal pain

• Sip water or other clear fluids. You may have sports drinks in small amounts. People with diabetes must check their blood sugar often and adjust their medicines as needed.
• Avoid solid food for the first few hours.
• If you have been vomiting, wait 6 hours, and then eat small amounts of mild foods such as rice, applesauce, or crackers. Avoid dairy products.
• If the pain is high up in your abdomen and occurs after meals, antacids may help, especially if you feel heartburn or indigestion. Avoid citrus, high-fat foods, fried or greasy foods, tomato products, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages.
• DO NOT take any medicine without talking to your provider.