Q Is there anything I can do at home when the pain is frequent?
A On waking, drink a glass of warm water at roughly body temperature, slowly. It helps wake a stomach that has stiffened overnight. After meals, avoid lying down and walk lightly for about twenty minutes — pain and bloating ease together.
Detailed Answer
Cold water and iced drinks make the stomach shrink back further. Starting a meal with something warm to heat the stomach places less burden on it. Slumping over or lying down right after eating worsens the pain, so avoid it.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If two weeks of this brings no change, it is faster to examine what has settled and stiffened in the stomach. You can also use these steps to judge whether your stage still responds to lifestyle adjustment.
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