What can you eat for stomach pain? Look for the answer here!

Any pain, whether it be headache or joint pain, associated with an injury or a malfunction of internal organs is a signal of a malfunction in the body. It is important to react as soon as possible, identify the causes of its occurrence and try to correct the situation. Stomach pain requires a special approach - it is important not only to relieve the symptom, but also to understand what triggered its appearance, how to proceed. Anyway, in the presence of unpleasant sensations in the main organ of the digestive system, a diet is needed, but the usual products will have to be put aside for now. It is important to know what you can eat for stomach pains.

The main causes of pain

Almost every person experiences pain in the stomach from time to time, which is not surprising - in the first place. turn, poor-quality food and improper regimen have a negative effect on the digestive system nutrition. At work, you often have to snack on hamburgers or, even worse, chips on the run - not everyone takes containers with homemade food with them to the office or to production. Often people are just too lazy to cook and hastily fried or boiled offal, sandwiches with sausages and other inferior food are sent to the stomach.

Most stomach ailments are accompanied by symptoms such as pain. And by its nature, you can even make a preliminary diagnosis. For example, if it occurs during a meal or immediately after it, this indicates the development gastritis. Pain that appears some time after eating is characteristic of stomach ulcers. People with gastritis often complain of pain after eating acidic or rough and tough foods. Aching constant sensations signal chronic gastritis. Pain syndrome, which becomes stronger over time, may indicate development oncological diseases. One thing is clear - if a person feels severe stomach discomfort, then it's time to go to an appointment with a gastroenterologist.

On a note! Stomach pain can appear due to the use of poor-quality or unusual food, as a result of poisoning. In these cases, as a rule, with proper treatment, it quickly recedes and no longer bothers.

Moreover, the intensity of pain is not the main aspect when assessing a person's condition. This is due to different levels of pain thresholds in patients. When making a diagnosis, doctors usually assess the nature of the pain and the period when it appears. For example, cramping pain syndrome reports pancreatitis, and burning pain reports solaritis. Dull pain is a signal that a person simply overeat, and acute pain indicates a possible poisoning.

Attention! If the pains recur regularly and are quite severe, then the person may feel fear of eating and begin to refuse to eat. Then a psychological correction is needed.

The importance of proper nutrition

Diet for pain is one of the main aspects of the treatment of any gastric ailment. It is also used for other gastrointestinal problems. The rate of improvement of his condition also depends on what a person will eat during a relapse of the disease. For the period of treatment, it is important to abandon a number of prohibited products and give preference only to those that are able to regulate the work of the stomach.

On a note! Compliance with the general rules of a balanced diet can save a person from the development of gastrointestinal pathologies.

If you abandon the diet, there is a risk of complications and deterioration of the general condition. In this case, the pain will become constant and so severe that without antispasmodics and pain relievers, a person simply will not be able to do everyday activities. And the correct diet for pain will enable the stomach in the right amount to produce gastric juice with the correct composition - there will be no excess acid in it. Sometimes even normalization of secretion production is enough to cope with an unpleasant symptom.

A gastroenterologist or nutritionist should select a suitable diet and recommend a list of foods for compiling a menu. Only a specialist will be able to choose exactly that diet option that is suitable in each case and will quickly bring the stomach back to normal.

What can not be eaten?

Unfortunately, the list of prohibited foods for stomach pain is quite extensive. It includes mostly familiar and even favorite foods.

Table. Prohibited foods for stomach pain.

Category	Information
Fruits and berries	Most fruits and berries for stomach diseases are prohibited. First of all, it is worth giving up sour varieties, citrus fruits. Watermelon, despite its sweetness, is also prohibited for discomfort.
Bakery	Pies, buns, white bread are recommended to be postponed until better times, until the person's condition returns to normal. In general, it is better to give up fried pies altogether for those who have stomach problems.
Salting and smoking	Any sausages, salted or smoked fish and the like should not be consumed. They negatively affect the stomach and can aggravate the condition.
Homemade products, canned products	This category includes all products containing vinegar. You cannot eat pickled cucumbers, mushrooms and other delicacies.
Vegetables and mushrooms	You can eat most of the vegetables, but it is important to refuse onions, garlic, mushrooms. Also, you cannot eat legumes, cucumbers, cabbage, radishes, tomatoes and radishes.
Sweets	Ice cream, chocolate, any candy, carbonated drinks during the diet are prohibited.
Spices and sauces	Spicy and spicy foods irritate the stomach, increase the acidity of juices, and provoke the development of stomach ulcers. On the other hand, cinnamon can improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract.
Alcohol, coffee, sour juices	Drinks that irritate the stomach are prohibited. Alcohol itself is toxic to the body. Coffee tones the abdominal muscles and can aggravate the condition.
Milk	Despite the fact that milk is considered to be a useful product, it is dangerous for a sick stomach, especially a child's. The product is difficult to digest and can lead to gastrointestinal upset.

On a note! The list of prohibited foods for pain in the stomach is important to remember. And within 3 months it is better not to eat them at all. They can be gradually introduced only after the permission of the doctor and in small portions.

What can be included in the menu?

Despite the fact that the list of prohibited foods includes so many names, there is even more food that is allowed to eat. You can and should eat with pain:

• crackers, stale bread. They are easily digested and saturate the body with carbohydrates, satisfy hunger well;
• dairy products. These are bifidki, kefir, cottage cheese. The main thing is that they are not greasy. Products have a beneficial effect on the digestive tract;
  

  Dairy products

• vegetables. Essential as a source of fiber and vitamins;
• lean fish or meat. Protein sources that do not irritate the stomach wall;
• corn. Nutritious, but low in calories, restores acidity;
• apples. Helps to strengthen the immune system. But it is recommended to refuse sour varieties;
• natural marshmallow. Helps lower cholesterol levels, removes heavy metal salts and toxins from the body;
• bananas. They are quickly absorbed and highly nutritious, helping to eliminate heartburn.

When it comes to cooking, there is nothing better for a sick stomach than light soups, mashed potatoes or cereals. You can also cook steamed cutlets, eat boiled chicken, fish. Of the cereals, rice is especially good, which soothes the stomach, eliminates pain, and strengthens. Experts also advise consuming wheat or oatmeal as a source of fiber.

Among drinks, there is nothing better than pure water. But you can partially replace it with herbal teas, jelly.

Important! The above list is fairly average. For certain diseases, some foods, even those permitted, may be prohibited by the doctor. That is why you should not self-medicate - you should seek the advice of a specialist. He will help you put together a suitable diet.

List of products for poisoning

Poisoning is accompanied not only by the appearance of pain in the stomach, but also by a general worsening of the condition, diarrhea, nausea and other unpleasant symptoms. The diet in this case will be even tougher - in case of poisoning, only a few foods are allowed, and on the first day after intoxication, you cannot eat at all.

Attention! In case of poisoning, it is important to initially remove toxins from the body, and only then proceed to restore the digestive system.

The first rule of a poisoning diet is to avoid all irritating foods. The second rule is drinking plenty of fluids. Water should be used boiled at room temperature. In case of severe nausea or diarrhea, it is advisable to drink salt formulations in order to restore the water-salt balance.

It is possible to enter food products only on the second day after poisoning when the condition improves. It is recommended to start with a small amount of broth or vegetable puree. You need to eat often and in very scanty portions. It is best to use cereals in water, broths, decoctions for the first days.

Recommendations from nutritionists and gastroenterologists

It is important to follow several rules that will help get rid of stomach pains, and if you always adhere to them, you can protect yourself from the development of any pathologies in general:

• only fresh food can be eaten;
  

  All products must be fresh

• it is advisable to heat most of the products. Ideal - baking, boiling, steaming. Fried food is harmful;
• it is recommended to grate vegetables - in this case they will be digested better and faster;
• an adult should have about 5-6 meals a day, and the portions should not be large;
• it is not recommended to eat a lot of salty or sweet;
• for those who already have stomach problems, it is important to give up all unhealthy foods.

How to eat right to restore digestion? Instructions

Step 1. It is important to avoid food if symptoms such as loose stools or vomiting develop.

Step 2. It is recommended to follow the diet prescribed by the specialist. It usually includes foods such as rice, applesauce, bananas, crackers, or toast.

Step 3. Ginger (fresh, candied, ground) will help improve the condition of the digestive system. It is recommended to include it in the diet, but not more than 4 grams per day.

Step 4. Fennel seeds can also be helpful. You can use them when you feel discomfort in the stomach, colic, heartburn.

Step 5. It is important to revise your diet and make a menu only of high-quality and healthy products.

Step 6. It is recommended to drink as much clean water as possible. And drinks such as tea are required to be consumed by taking small sips.

Step 7. We must not forget about liquid food - it is periodically required to cook soups and broths.

Video - Diet for gastritis

Many articles have been written about proper and healthy nutrition, and the topic is still one of the most relevant. Unfortunately, stomach health will not be affected by how much reading material about nutrition and good eating habits is read. And a person can save himself from the appearance of stomach pains only by applying in practice all the advice he has read.