I have severe stomach pain. What medicine should I take?
Recently, topics related to "stomach pain" have become quite popular on social media and health forums. Many netizens have stomach discomfort due to irregular diet, high stress or seasonal changes. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the medication guidelines and precautions for stomach pain.
1. Common types of stomach pain and corresponding drugs

| Stomach pain type | Typical symptoms | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperacidity | Heartburn, acid reflux | Omeprazole, rabeprazole | Better results when taken on an empty stomach |
| stomach cramps | paroxysmal colic | Belladonna tablets, anisodamine | Not suitable for patients with glaucoma |
| Indigestion | Bloating, belching | Domperidone, Jianweixiaoshi tablets | Take 15-30 minutes before meals |
| gastritis attack | persistent dull pain | Aluminum magnesium carbonate, sucralfate | Requires antibiotic treatment |
2. Actual evaluation of 5 stomach medicines hotly discussed by netizens
| Drug name | Positive rating | Effective time | Common side effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daxi (aluminum magnesium carbonate) | 89% | 10-15 minutes | mild constipation |
| Domperidone (domperidone) | 82% | about 30 minutes | A few people have headaches |
| Stashu | 76% | 20-40 minutes | dry mouth |
| metoclopramide | 68% | More than 1 hour | Lethargy |
| Sanjiu Weitai | 91% | Need to be taken continuously | No obvious side effects |
3. 4 practical tips to relieve stomach pain in an emergency
1.Ginger brown sugar water: A popular method on Douyin recently. Cut 3 slices of fresh ginger and add brown sugar to boil. It is effective for stomachache due to cold.
2.acupressure: Neiguan acupoint (three horizontal fingers on the inside of the wrist) recommended by Weibo health influencer
3.hot compress therapy: Xiaohongshu’s popular sharing: applying a hot water bottle to the stomach can relieve spasmodic pain
4.Eat small amounts: Zhihu’s highly praised answer suggests that you can eat a small amount of soda crackers to neutralize excessive gastric acidity.
4. Danger signs to be wary of
According to recent data released by medical public accounts, you should seek medical attention immediately if you have the following symptoms:
| Symptoms | possible disease | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting blood or black stool | Gastric ulcer/stomach cancer | ★★★★★ |
| persistent severe pain | gastric perforation | ★★★★★ |
| accompanied by high fever | acute gastritis | ★★★★ |
| Sudden weight loss | Tumor may | ★★★★ |
5. Medication taboos for different groups of people
1.pregnant woman: Drugs such as domperidine and losec are prohibited. You can consult a doctor to use aluminum magnesium carbonate.
2.elderly: Use atropine antispasmodics with caution as they may induce glaucoma.
3.children: Ranitidine is prohibited for children under 12 years of age, and it is recommended to use children’s special gastric medicine
4.Chronic disease patients: Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should avoid taking omeprazole with anticoagulants.
6. Dietary Suggestions to Prevent Stomach Pain
Based on recent nutrition expert Weibo recommendations:
• Avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach (recent hot search #drinking coffee on an empty stomach hurts the stomach#)
• Eat less spicy food such as Malatang and snail noodles (popular topics in Xiaohongshu)
• Eat regularly and avoid overeating (Douyin Health Challenge content)
• Always keep Hericium mushroom biscuits and other stomach-nourishing snacks on hand (sales on e-commerce platforms have increased significantly)
Warm reminder: This article is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for actual medication. If stomach pain persists or worsens, please seek medical examination in time.
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