An upset stomach can be caused by a variety of factors, including eating too much or too quickly, consuming greasy or spicy foods, anxiety, and certain antibiotics. Here are some remedies that can help calm an upset stomach:

Home Remedies

• Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe an upset stomach. It can be consumed in chew or supplement form, added to beverages like tea, or used in cooking.
• Peppermint or Chamomile Tea: Peppermint and chamomile tea can be used for natural upset stomach relief. They relax the muscles of the digestive tract and reduce cramping and intestinal muscle spasms.
• Sports drinks and non-caffeinated sodas: Vomiting and diarrhea with upset stomach can cause dehydration. Sports drinks with electrolytes are the best way to prevent dehydration. Clear, non-caffeinated sodas such as 7-Up, Sprite, or ginger ale can also help.
• Bland Foods: Eating bland foods like lightly salted crackers, unbuttered popcorn, bananas, plain rice, white toast with only honey or jelly, soda crackers, applesauce, and bananas can help give your upset stomach time to recover.

Foods to Avoid

• Caffeinated Sodas: Soft drinks can worsen acid reflux symptoms due to caffeine content and carbonation.
• Greasy or Spicy Foods: These foods can cause indigestion and worsen an upset stomach.
• Pain Relievers: Ibuprofen, aspirin, and antibiotics can increase feelings of nausea.
• High-FODMAP Foods: Avoiding high-FODMAP foods helps some people eliminate gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

Its important to note that if symptoms persist or become severe, medical care may be needed.