Rohit Singh Rohit Singh Asked 7 months ago

Does advil relieve stomach pain?

I've been having some really bad stomach pain after eating out yesterday. My friend suggested taking Advil for it. Will it actually help relieve the pain, ya not?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Listen, please don't take Advil for stomach pain. It is an NSAID and can actually make stomach irritation or acidity much worse. If it's a normal spasm, try a warm water bag first, and if the pain is severe, we should get you checked by a doctor right away.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I have made the mistake of taking Advil for stomach cramps before and regretted it big time. Trust me, it does not help stomach pain and actually irritates the stomach wall. Stick to a hot water bottle, eat very light food like curd rice, and see a doctor if the pain doesn't subside in a few hours.

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Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

In our house, my mother always says to drink warm water with ajwain for stomach issues, but if it is bad, you must see a doctor. Advil is mainly for body aches and headaches, and taking it for stomach pain might increase your acidity. Better to ask a doctor before taking anything.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

As a general rule, we don't recommend Advil for abdominal pain. Since it's ibuprofen, it can trigger gastritis and make the pain worse if you have an ulcer or acidity. For stomach issues, anti-spasmodic medicines work much better, so ask your local pharmacist or doctor for the right tablet.

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Kriti Sharma Kriti Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I can only speak from my own experience, but whenever I took Advil for cramps or stomach ache, it ended up giving me horrible acidity. Now I completely avoid it for stomach issues and stick to hot herbal tea. It might be different for you, but that is what happened with me.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually, Advil isn't the best choice for stomach aches because it can mess with your gut lining. When I get stomach cramps from a heavy diet or digestion issues, I usually stick to light stretching and lots of hydration. Let your gut recover naturally instead of popping pain relievers.

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