How does Coca Cola help with having an upset stomach?
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I have recommended slightly fizzy drinks before for people suffering with Diahorrea and / or Sickness. But not very fizzy as it will just gas up in your stomach and wont really help the situation much. Coke is not the usual recommendation though, its usually Lemonade or Lucozade. The idea is that it replaces fluid and electrolytes lost when your sick and not eating/drinking normally. The sugar in fizzy drinks also helps by providing your body with energy, so ironically stops you feeling more nauseous than you already do. I dont really recommend coca cola, mainly due to the high amounts of caffine. It wont help the situation anymore than if you were drinking lemonade. Also only take it in sips, dont gulp as you will only get too much gas. Resting your stomach as much as possible when you are sick is the best treatment - small amounts of water, and slightly fizzy drinks will be plenty. Too much fluid and / or any attempts of food before your stomach is ready will prolong your sickness / diahorrea. Hope this helps and glad your better now !!
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Water for the dehydration. Mineral water if you can get it; that always seems to help me more. Of course, you get your water from a well, it already has plenty.\n\nFor the stomach ache, antacids help me, but sugar-free peppermints are good depending on how bad it is. Resting and trying to relax are helpful too, especially if you are tired or stressed.\n\nIf you have frequent problems like this, you probably should mention them to your doctor.
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I don't know but ginger is supposed to help nausea. Like ginger tea or ginger snaps.
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Try some Mylanta or Milk of Magnesia - those old people are on to something! That'll usually kill a stomach ache real quick.
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Hi,\nIt is possible that you have a stomach disorder. One serious cause of this is Gas. When you don't eat on time or starve for a good while, the continuous oxygen which you keep breathing builds up into gas bubbles which can cause major harm to your body. These gas bubbles or balls, can block food from digesting well, tighting up your tummy and making you upset. You need to expel gas from your system immediately. Drink some ginger tea. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Turn of the fire and throw in 5 tbsp of grated ginger. Cover the cup/pot and let it stand for at least 5 mins. Pour some ginger tea in a teacup with about 1/2 tsp of sugar (if desired). Try to drink it as hot as you can. You should burp alot of the gas. Your bloated tummy should also shrink and your food will settle well. Keep drinking this tea everyday because it takes a while for this condition to return to normal. \nTC\nLove\nAngel Doll
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The stomach is supposed to secrete a mucous that protects our stomach linings against our own stomach acid.Maybe you have a deficiency of that mucous substance. \n \nOne way to cope is to snack frequently, with salads and stuff, to eat up that acid. Then, there's also Pepscid AC.\n\nI think that a quarter teaspoon of baking soda works the best.\nAvoid Tums or Pepto-Bismal.\n\nMaybe you should see a doctor, though. At least, don't drink these offending fluids on an empty stomach, Have your tea or coffee after meals, not before.\nAnd double your water intake--just plain water. Good luck.
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Mints work! Trust me.  Do not drink milk, it is too thick and may curdle on your stomach.  Milk is better if you are having heartburn.  In addition to mints, nibble on saltines.
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Tea soothes most stomach problems.
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i would think so because caffine makes your insides react faster because it is caffine and that will make your stomach work harder
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You don't want to go overboard - but some caffeine is allowed.  My pregnant cousin's doctor told her to drink cola or other drinks with caffeine to try and help get rid of headaches.
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Hi There\n\ntake to aspirin every 4 hrs no more than 8 in a 24 hr period.\n\nAspirin is well known for upsetting your stomach. Try paracetamol or bufferin.\n\nstay healthy\n\ndirky
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Everything is related to the quantity of soft drinks that you consume. Cola beverages contain caffeine(the effect is well known and I don't think that it is worthy to refer)and a lot of sugar, that means a lot of calories.\nA big amount of these, as you refer, can also affect your liver, as everything in our body is getting metabolized by the liver.\nSo take care. When you feel thirsty, drink water.\n\nKaterina
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Ginger is generally accepted as being good for an upset stomach - hence the old home remedy to drink ginger ale when you're belly's aching.
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One thing nobody's mentioned yet - chamomile tea. \n\n"Chamomile is an herb that people have used for centuries. People in the United States probably know it as tea to calm an upset stomach or to help with sleep"
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Peppermint tea is a great stomach aid. Chamomile works well too. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Peppermintch.html\nhttp://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,812,00.html\n\nFood Remedies:http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/remedies/disp/1,1459,472,00.html\n\nGinger root http://www.helpandinformation.com/artman/publish/printer_35.shtml
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A fancy home remedy. Camomile and peppermint tea. You want to both the camomile and peppermint fresh. I was very sick, I was vomiting and could not stop. \nI got a hold of my parents and they bought me camomile and mint and made me some tea, they also told me to eat some of the mint tablets. The vomiting stopped. \n\nThis is just a suggestion. We all react differently to things. \n\nCheck this website out. It has a lot in it, but it is useful. \n\nSip at gingerale or 7 up. Crackers( worked when I was pregnant) warm coca cola. dry toast \n\nAgain these are just friendly suggestions. They may or may not work for you. \n\nGet better soon. :)
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NO except if you have an upset stomach it might feel better