Tummy pain once eating watermelon may be caused by improper consumption, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenteritis, etc. It can be relieved by general treatment, medication such as omeprazole, norfloxacin, and surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: If patients consume watermelon too cold, too much or spoiled, etc., it may irritate the gastric mucosa and cause stomach pain. At this time, patients can rest more, drink some hot water in moderation, or apply hot compresses or massage on the abdomen to relieve abdominal pain. At the same time, pay attention to eat a light diet, avoid eating cold, spicy and other stimulating foods, avoid exertion, quit smoking and drinking.
2. Medication: If the patient himself suffers from gastrointestinal diseases, he can also take medication to relieve. If you suffer from chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, etc., you can take omeprazole, bismuth potassium citrate, magnesium aluminum carbonate, etc., Helicobacter pylori positive patients can also be taken at the same time amoxicillin, clarithromycin and other antibiotics, eradication treatment.
If the acute gastroenteritis caused by watermelon is not fresh, antibiotic drugs such as norfloxacin and cephalosporin can be taken for anti-infection treatment. If it is irritable bowel syndrome, you can take drugs such as trimethoprim; if it is intestinal flora imbalance, you can take probiotic preparations such as bifidobacteria. Patients with severe abdominal pain, can also take atropine, scopolamine and other antispasmodic painkillers.
3. Surgery: If the patient is due to gastrointestinal tumors, gastrointestinal polyps, intestinal obstruction and other diseases, surgical treatment can be considered.
If the patient has long-term or recurrent stomach pain when eating watermelon, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner to identify the cause of the disease and carry out targeted treatment. Drugs need to be used in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions, not self-medication, so as not to delay or even aggravate the condition.