Upset Stomach

[Curly13]

Hi All, I have a really bad 'upset' stomach that's come on within the last 3-4 hours. I havn't got any tablets to take so was wandering if anyone had any ideas/home remedies I could try to sort it out!!
ps I dont live in England anymore so I cant pop out to the nearest Tesco or chemist unfortunately! TIA

[sandmaster]

With no medicines available I would resort to boiling a cup of water, allow it to cool a little, but drink it at about the same temperature as you would a cup of tea.
This tends to 'flush' the system and the warmth gives some comfort.

[sqad617]

"Upset stomach"..........what do you mean?
Diarhoea? Vomiting? Both?

[Curly13]

Thanks sandmaster I'll give that a go.
I have been sick sqad, but it's mainly diarhoea.

[sqad617]

Abroad eh? Try Spasmocytl 40 mgms.

[sandmaster]

My wife and I had similar symptoms earlier this year. She tried a proprietary medicine and kept to her usual diet. I read on the internet to try the hot water method but starve the body for two days. Three days later I had no symptoms but my wife was still struggling but getting better.
We are all different, but I read that starving the body helps prevent the bacteria, which are causing your symptoms, from multiplying and the water flushes it out.
But I'm no doctor!!
If the symptoms persist seek medical advice.

[chazza]

People say that eating eggs "binds" you when you're not well, I don't know whether it works or not but you could try some scrambled egg.

Do you have any peppermint tea? It works really well for me!

[Curly13]

Thank you all for your replies.
The pharmacist should be open now. I was panicking a bit last night as I had work this morning but my lovely husband is doing my shift for me instead now :-)