What to do if you have stomach cramps? How to treat stomach cramps

Side stitch is a common problem. Many people suffer from side stitch due to improper breathing, incorrect exercise methods, etc. Side stitch is often accompanied by pain. What should we do if we have side stitch in the stomach? Here are some ways to relieve side stitch.

1: In traditional Chinese medicine, "stiffness in the side" refers to injuries to the Qi, blood, internal organs, and meridians. Its clinical manifestations are chest tightness and pain, pain in an unknown location, and a large pain area, especially when breathing, coughing, and turning. The pain or throbbing pain is caused by the chest being restrained, and there are also shortness of breath, irritability, and pain in the chest and back.

2: "Sticky stitches" happen from time to time in life, especially when people do strenuous exercise. Although "sticky stitches" do not cause any danger, they will cause excruciating pain when breathing, which is unbearable.

3: Side stitch is also known as acute chest and rib pain. Modern medical research has shown that side stitch is actually caused by spasmodic contraction of some muscles that help with breathing. Long-term absence from sports activities or cold weather, as well as excessive sweating that causes low sodium chloride levels in the body, can all cause side stitch. After side stitch, you can try the following methods and go to the hospital for treatment if necessary.

1: Lift the affected limb and stretch it to the opposite side. While stretching, take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds.

2: When the person who has a stitch in the side is not prepared, use your palm to tap the middle of his back. Note that the tapping position should not be too low, but above the waist, and the force should be moderate. While clapping, you should shout loudly, the purpose is to make him disperse the gas in his chest through fear.

3: Place your forearm under the armpit of the person who has a stitch in the side and pull it up with force. Use your other hand to grab his wrist and stretch it downward. Repeat this operation 3 to 6 times.

4: Massage therapy has a good effect on treating cramps, and often uses pressing, kneading, rolling, tapping, and rubbing on the chest. The patient is asked to lie on his back or side, and the operator stands on the right side of the patient, using kneading, one-finger meditation, or rolling to apply the method to the bladder meridian on the back.

If you find yourself getting side stitches and don't know what to do, you can try the above methods. If you feel that there are other discomforts in your body, don't just take some medicine and think that it has been solved. You must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment.