Rubbing the stomach when abdominal pain is unbearable is not necessarily useful, depending on the cause of abdominal pain. 1. useful situation: for constipation, gastrointestinal spasms, abdominal cold and other causes of abdominal pain, clockwise gentle massage of the abdomen has a certain effect, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, is conducive to relieving the symptoms of abdominal pain. 2. useless case: for acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, appendicitis and other acute inflammation caused by abdominal pain, rubbing the abdomen can not play a role in relieving, but will lead to inflammation spread, aggravate the condition. When the abdominal pain is unbearable, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor’s medication or surgical treatment if necessary, do not blindly rub or medication, so as not to cause adverse consequences.