What to do if you have stomachache after drinking too much cold water

Symptoms of stomach pain caused by drinking too much cold water may be due to abnormal gastrointestinal contraction caused by cold water. It is recommended that you apply hot compresses to the stomach, drink some ginger water to warm the stomach, and massage acupoints to relieve symptoms. Drinking too much cold water can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, because the low temperature can cause stomach cramps. It is recommended that you drink warm water and avoid the habit of drinking cold water for a long time.

What to do if you have stomach pain after drinking cold water?

1. Apply heat to the stomach

If you have stomach pain after drinking ice water, you can apply a hot towel or hot water bottle to your stomach. The temperature of the towel should be around 50℃. Apply it for 15-20 minutes. Change it when it gets cold. Applying a hot towel to the stomach can quickly warm the stomach and relieve stomach pain caused by cold stimulation.

2. Drink ginger water

Stomach pain after drinking ice water is mainly caused by the cold stomach. In this case, you can drink a cup of warm and cold-dispelling ginger water or brown sugar ginger water, which can dispel the cold in the stomach and relieve stomach pain symptoms.

3. Massage acupuncture points

Stomach pain after drinking cold water can be relieved by massage. The acupoints that can be massaged include Neiguan and Zusanli. Both of these acupoints can effectively relieve stomach pain. Neiguan: Located in the middle of the wrist, about three finger widths away from the transverse wrist crease, between the two tendons. Zusanli: The Zusanli point is located three inches below the edge of the knee, between the tibia and fibula.

4. Hospital visit

If you have persistent stomach pain after drinking ice water and are accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms, it may be that you have induced acute gastroenteritis. It is recommended that you go to the hospital in time for treatment and medication.

What causes stomach pain when drinking cold water?

The main reason for stomach pain after drinking ice water is that the cold water stimulates the gastric mucosa. The stomach and intestines cannot accept such a low temperature in a short period of time, leading to stomach cramps, resulting in stomach pain, and even diarrhea and other gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms. Stomach pain after drinking cold water is generally closely related to stomach diseases. It is considered to be caused by gastritis. People with gastritis will experience stomach discomfort when eating raw and cold foods and drinking cold water. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a gastroscopy examination to clarify the cause. If it is gastritis, it can be treated with medication, and the effect is very good. In daily life, you must pay attention to diet. You cannot eat spicy, irritating, raw and cold foods, which will increase the burden on the stomach, irritate the stomach, and cause discomfort. Eat more light and easily digestible foods to promote digestion. Drink more boiled water on a normal day, and warm boiled water is the best.

The stomach is an important organ of the body. Whether it is summer or other seasons, try not to drink cold water or eat cold things such as ice cream to avoid diarrhea or even diseases such as gastric ulcers, acute and chronic gastritis. At the same time, you should eat at regular times and in regular amounts every day to form a good eating pattern, eat more foods that are beneficial to stomach digestion, and reduce the burden on the stomach.