i have upset stomach today. helpppppp!!!

upset stomach - this is my stomach today. it feels so upset i don't know what i ate wrong.
@claire03 (1443)
United States
August 24, 2007 1:09pm CST
just this afternoon after eating lunch, i feel my stomach was not feeling good. until now it's still upset. i don't know why. i try to take a nap so i'll feel good but i can't sleep so i just got up and opened my computer so maybe i'll jst forget about it. sometimes i always get upset stomach i think my tummy is so sensitive.i just took a medicine for upset stomach i guess it will feel better soon. i was thinking maybe i ate something wrong. what do u think i should do to prevent this? i want to ask people here who experiences the same thing and what they do to relieve upset stomach.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
24 Aug 07
Hi claire03! There are different reasons why we have upset stomach which may be due to dyspepsia, hyperacidity, diarrhea, intestinal flu, digestion, etc. Whenever I have dyspepsia, I drink warm milk. With regards to hyperacidity, my hubby take some antacids. For diarrhea, I really don't take any medicine because I was advised before that it is better to flush out all the toxins in the body and I just have to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration. I hope that helps somehow. Take care and have a nice day!
@claire03 (1443)
• United States
24 Aug 07
thanks for the additional info faith210. i appreciate everyones help here. i already took some medicine for upset stomach and i'll drink ginger ale soon to help me feel better. have a nice day too.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
24 Aug 07
Ginger Ale is a favorite remedy of mine. A couple of times I used Earl Grey tea and that actually worked. For medicines I've done Alka and the Pepto, they've worked fine (worked for me on thursday). Make sure to get a lot of rest, and backtrack what you ate so you can avoid it in the future. Sure, it might be a one time fluke, but you never know, especially if you at something from the outside If that doesn't work, you should induce vomiting. Your body may well need a purge of the system to avoid something toxic. Usually you know its an extreme case if your temperature shoots up into the fever range. The induced vomiting will get rid of the unwanted stuff and you'll notice your headache clear up almost instantly. If you need to induce vomiting on a bad stomach try a few glasses of water in quick succession (this will also help with the liquid so you do not dry heave). The vomiting should trigger within a couple to a few minutes, sometimes its immediate. You can also try sticking your finger at the back of your tongue where it meets the throat (if possible). It might not be something you ate too, it could just be a nasty fever wreaking havoc on your system. Drink plenty of fluids, watch your temp (you don't have to lower it, many of the flu strains, viruses and malignant bacteria have trouble surviving/reproducing in an 100+ degree F environment), keep getting the right nutrition, take a rest for as long as your body needs. Hope you get better Claire ~-~Pro.
@claire03 (1443)
• United States
24 Aug 07
thanks for the advice and concern theprogamer. I appreciate your help with this problem i have now. God Bless You.
@edigital (2709)
• United States
24 Aug 07
Any drink with citric acit say lemon, sprite, 7Up and battlenut can keep your stomach some low upset. To get full remedy medicine is only way. Sometime over-eating cause it and by vomiting it stop. Its a common disease and generally happen to all and I am not outside of this "all".
@claire03 (1443)
• United States
24 Aug 07
i think i just ate too much and i need something to digest the food, maybe gingerale or sprite would be good. thanks for the advice guys. i really appreciate it. i hope i'll feel better soon.
@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
25 Aug 07
i use to take a muylanta if i had mag. Eat regulary, claire03. Don't let you stomach emty, because it will never stop working even when you sleep.Have jelly of fruit juice, to exchange big meals, ok? Take care
@cefaz_21 (2596)
• Philippines
25 Aug 07
hi there! hope you're feeling a lot better now.. doing mylot should have taken your mind away from that upset stomach..LOL but if you still don't feel well..pls consult your doctor immediately..something might be wrong..ok?
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
28 Aug 07
Actually I get upset stomach often and have always used Pepto. It alwasys works great and has a pleasant taste to it. Have a great day!! AT PEACE WITHIN
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
24 Aug 07
Pepto or peppermint tea.
@earthsong (589)
• United States
24 Aug 07
take food enyzmes before you eat, that almost always keeps me from getting an upset stomach after eating.
• Belgium
24 Aug 07
Well what have you eaten? Maybe you eated too much, or the food was too heavy for your stumache? I'd just throw it up =p