Question 1

why do saltines and flat 7-up settle an upset stomach?

Accepted Answer

They buffer acid: "upset stomach" is not enough information to help you.  Do you have nausea with/without vomiting, fullness, bloating, gassiness, pain (if so in what location(s)), bleeding, diarrhea/constipation/change in baseline bowel habits, tenderness, distension? Are you pregnant, have underlying disease, >60?

Question 2

i had to eat something at 2am (saltines and ritz to settle a terrible stomach ache) am i going ti gain a lot now?

Accepted Answer

Not if : Timing of eating just does not matter. It's total calories in. 4000 calories is one pound of weight. That's equivalent to about a 100 saltines (40 calories per saltine.. takes 100 of them to gain a pound). 

Hope belly better; abdominal pain can be a serious condition (unlikely if it goes away).

Question 3

are ritz or saltine crackers better for an upset stomach?

Accepted Answer

Whichever.: There is no evidence and there will probably never be any evidence that one or the other is better.  This seems to be more a preference.

Question 4

if i have the stomach flu, can i eat ritz crackers instead of saltine crackers?

Accepted Answer

You can: You can, but Ritz crackers have considerably more fat content than saltines so are a little less gentle on an irritated stomach and bowel.

Rule of thumb: if it makes your nauseous or hurts your stomach, stop eating it and try again when you're feeling a bit better.  If it doesn't cause pain or nausea, then you're good.

Question 5

can drinking sprite settle your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Slightly flattened : Ginger ale is more likely to help than sprite.  Probably the simplest way to reduce nausea ; stomach upset is with ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip.

Question 6

can pepsi or coke help to settle your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Clear carbonated: beverages are sometimes used - if you are going to drink a soda for this purpose would recommend ginger ale. Check to make sure the product you select actually contains ginger. However, ginger tea is a much better alternative if you have only nausea.  Regularly drinking soda has been linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diabetes, heart disease &amp; metabolic syndrome. Other possible risks

Question 7

which is better to settle your stomach? pepsi or coke?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Both are too acidic.  Anecdotally people have recommended warm ginger ale but I frankly recommend warm herbal tea to settle an upset stomach.

Question 8

can mebeverine be taken when needed instead of 3x a day as my stomach has settled to what it was?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Medications such as mebeverine (Colofac, not available in U.S.) that treat spasm of the colon are used for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, which although not a serious condition, certainly can feel like one.The decision to stop or continue it depends on one's clinical situation &amp; should be discussed with the prescriber. For long-term symptoms, symptoms are likely to return if it is stopped.

Question 9

would it be typical for food eaten late at night not to settle well in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Can happen.: That can happen. It may also make it more difficult for you to fall asleep at night. It is recommended that you eat all meals at least 2 to 3 hours prior to bedtime & that dinner be moderate in size at the most.

Question 10

does emetrol really settle down your stomach and make you not get sick?

Accepted Answer

No.: Emetrol is the brand name of an over-the-counter upset stomach medicine taken to relieve nausea and vomiting. It is a phosphorated carbohydrate solution containing fructose. It is unknown how it works. Taking this is analogous to drinking syrup mixed without the carbonation in soft drinks (coke syrup).

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