Most stomach pains are not serious, and simple home remedies can help.³

• Use a heating pad for about 15 mins.
• Take a warm bath to relax your stomach muscles.
• Avoid overeating to support better digestion.
• Have chamomile tea or Ginger or Peppermint.

To find out if you have IBS check for the following symptoms⁴:​

• Stomach pain and cramping, which may get better after a bowel movement.
• Changes in bowel habits or urgent need to have a bowel movement.
• Swelling in the stomach or excessive gas.

Some foods and medications can worsen IBS symptoms. Avoiding them might help relieve your symptoms.^5​

• Milk⁵ and other foods with lactose, like cheese and ice cream.
• Fructose-rich foods⁵ like processed snacks, sweets, and drinks.
• Carbonated beverages⁵ such as soda.
• Caffeine⁵ like coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate.
• Other foods⁵ like beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or nutritional/weight-loss supplements.

Although period pain is common, one must not ignore it. You should seek medical advice if⁶

• The pain becomes too intense to manage or worsens over time.
• The pain is affecting your daily life or ability to function.

Some home remedies that may help relieve menstrual pain⁸:​

• Apply a heating pad just below the belly button.
• Perform gentle circular massages on the lower abdomen with your fingertips.
• Drink warm beverages and eat small, frequent meals.
• Keep your legs elevated while lying down or lying on your side with your knees bent.
• Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga.
• Walk or exercise regularly, including pelvic rocking workouts.
• Try to maintain a healthy weight.

• Have Chamomile tea, Fennel, Cinnamon, or Ginger powder, taken three times a day in doses of 750 mg to 2000 mg during the first 3 days of menstruation. It can greatly reduce menstrual pain.

Renal colic pain ranges from mild discomfort to very severe pain hence, you should see a doctor if¹¹

• The waves of pain last longer than 20 to 60 minutes.
• The pain does not improve over time.
• You feel pain in your side that spreads to your groin, back, or lower abdomen.
• You have an infection along with the kidney pain.
• You develop a fever, chills, or other signs of infection.

To lower the chances of developing kidney stones and experiencing renal colic, here are some tips¹¹:​

• Drink plenty of water and avoid dark sodas.
• Limit salt intake (<2,000 mg per day).
• Limit the intake of animal protein.
• Avoid foods high in oxalates like nuts and spinach.
• Get enough calcium from cheese, lentils, leafy greens, etc.

• Urinary colic is an intense pain caused by stones moving through the urinary system. This pain typically starts in the side or lower back and can spread to the groin.¹² It occurs when stones block urine flow in the urinary tract, especially in the narrow parts of the ureter (the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder).¹³ Additionally, muscles in the ureter or bladder can tighten up suddenly, leading to cramping or burning pain, even without the presence of a stone.¹¹

• Urinary colic symptoms often start suddenly, waking individuals at night or early morning. During the day, they may follow intense activity, beginning with discomfort in the lower back, groin, or private areas, and gradually intensifying into constant, severe pain.¹⁴
• You may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and blood in the urine. In one-third of cases, pain becomes intense within 30 minutes and can last 4–12 hours if untreated. Most seek medical help within 2 hours.¹⁴
• Chills and fever can appear, which may be a sign of infection, something not usually seen with simple kidney stones. Low blood pressure might also indicate an infection, as urinary colic typically causes higher blood pressure and a faster heart rate.¹⁴

• Biliary colic refers to episodes of abdominal pain caused by a blockage in the bile ducts or gallbladder, often due to gallstones.¹⁵
• You may feel the pain in the upper abdomen, under the right ribcage, but it can also spread to the right shoulder or back. Along with the pain, symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and sweating.¹⁵
• The pain can last anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours. It often occurs after eating, especially following a large or fatty meal.¹⁵