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  • If you have recently developed stomach pain and bloating, you need to find out what is causing your symptoms. You will need to begin some detective work to find out if a particular food or group of foods is responsible. If not, you can begin taking some herbs to bring relief. Visit your doctor as well. This article is not intended to give medical advice. If you have questions, call or visit your doctor.

    Eliminate Offending Foods

    Stomach pain and upper abdominal swelling could be caused by any one of a number of factors. While you are calling your doctor and waiting for your appointment date, you can begin working on your own at home to find the source of your pain and swelling. Start by making a list of the foods you've eaten within the past three days. You're going to have to remove foods you believe are causing your pain from your diet, then slowly reintroduce them. If your pain and swelling doesn't go down, put one removed food back into your diet and remove another one, going through this process until you find relief. If you cannot find the source of your pain by eliminating certain foods, discuss this issue with your doctor. Your doctor will schedule tests to find out the source of your pain.

    Herbs for Stomach Pain

    Certain herbs are known for relieving stomach pain and gas. If you take these herbs in moderation, you can give yourself relief. Ginger helps the digestive system by neutralizing acid and boosting your digestive system. It also helps to relieve nausea, indigestion and flatulence (gas). Mint and fennel contain properties to soothe your stomach pain and swelling, including anti-inflammatory and calming properties. Fennel and mint will also help with your heartburn. Stomach pain bush is an herb that helps to relieve stomach cramping--this herb is known as an anti-spasmodic and will help to relieve both cramping and stomach pain. Talk to your doctor about using these herbs in moderation. Remember that, if you are taking any prescription medications, herbs can either counteract the beneficial actions of those medications or they can multiply the effects of your medications. Think carefully about using herbs because they will help relieve pain, but will not cure the root cause of the pain.

    Change Eating and Health Habits

    You can eliminate some of your stomach pain and swelling by changing your eating habits. Increase your level of exercise so you can boost the level of your bowel activity. Begin eating fresh vegetables and fruits that will not encourage stomach bloating and cramping; the fruits and vegetables to avoid include cabbage, onions, beans, brussel sprouts, asparagus and broccoli, peaches, apples and pears. If you are sensitive to whole grains and bran, eliminate these from your diet as well. Drink at least eight glasses of water per day and reduce your intake of coffee, chocolate and tea. Start to take magnesium, B-complex vitamins and calcium. Learn to relax and incorporate deep breathing exercises. Eliminate processed foods, salt, carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Milk products (cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream and lactose-rich foods) may trigger some pain so eliminate these as well. Also eliminate hard candy and chewing gum. As you are experimenting with which foods cause problems, keep a food diary and use that to determine which foods make you become bloated and develop stomach pain.

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