Many people like to eat watermelon very much in summer. Watermelon is the most common fruit in summer. Eating it in summer can not only quench thirst but also reduce heat, and many people eat a lot of it every time. , eating too much watermelon is not good. Many people have diarrhea. So what should you do if you have a stomachache after eating watermelon? What should I do if my stomach hurts after eating watermelon?

1. What causes stomachache after eating watermelon?

(1) Overeating

Although watermelon is rich in nutrients, eating too much can cause diarrhea and other symptoms. . Watermelon has high sugar and water content. Eating too much will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause diarrhea.

(2) Weak gastrointestinal function

Watermelon is cold in nature. Excessive consumption will cause stomach cold, aggravate the cold in the body and stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, people with poor gastrointestinal function or weak gastrointestinal function are prone to symptoms such as indigestion and stomachache. Therefore, you must eat watermelon in moderation and not too much.

(3) Unhygienic knives

When cutting watermelon, unhygienic knives may contaminate the surface of the watermelon with bacteria and other harmful substances, causing stomachache. Therefore, it is best to clean the knife before cutting watermelon to ensure the hygiene of the knife.

(4) The watermelon is cut too long

When we buy watermelon in summer, we usually buy a whole one directly, and we also put the cut and uneaten watermelon in the refrigerator save. However, due to the high temperature in summer, watermelon may be infected with bacteria and deteriorate if it is exposed to the air for a long time after being cut, which may also cause stomachache after eating. Therefore, do not eat watermelons that have been cut for too long.

2. Relief methods

(1) Hot compress on the stomach

Eating too much watermelon can cause symptoms such as stomachache and diarrhea. Applying a hot water bottle to your stomach can reduce pain and relieve diarrhea. Of course, since summer is relatively hot, the temperature of the hot water bottle should not be too high.

(2) Eat garlic

Eating raw garlic also has a good effect on relieving diarrhea. If you have stomachache or diarrhea after eating watermelon, eating a few cloves of raw garlic can stop it. If a child is afraid of spicy food, you can also chop garlic and feed it to him. But the most important thing is that everyone must not be greedy when eating, and do not eat too much watermelon at once.

(3) Drink ginger tea

The "gingerol" in ginger has the effect of warming the stomach. Eating too much watermelon can cause bloating, abdominal coldness, and diarrhea. In other cases, you can drink a cup of ginger black tea to help dispel the cold in the body and relieve various physical discomforts caused by stomach cold.

(4) Drink carrot soup

Carrots are alkaline foods. The pectin they contain can promote the formation of stools and absorb bacteria on the intestinal mucosa. It is a good anti-diarrheal medicine. . If you experience bloating or diarrhea after eating watermelon in summer, you can drink a bowl of carrot soup to relieve the situation.

3. Seek medical attention in time

If your stomach pain has not been relieved and it has no effect after trying various methods, you need to seek medical treatment immediately. Take medications under the guidance of your doctor, and pay attention to your diet as directed.

4. There are also some things to pay attention to when eating watermelon

1. It should not be eaten before or after meals

The large amount of water in watermelon will dilute the digestive juice in the stomach. Eating it before or after a meal will affect the digestion and absorption of food, and eating a large amount of watermelon before a meal will occupy the stomach volume, greatly reducing the intake of various nutrients during the meal. However, for people who want to lose weight through dieting, eating some watermelon before meals is a good way to reduce food intake.

2. Eat less iced watermelon

Although eating iced watermelon on a hot day is very effective in relieving heat, it is very irritating to the stomach and can easily cause damage to the spleen and stomach, so you should pay attention to it. Delicious temperature and quantity. It is best to put watermelon on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. The temperature here is about 8-10°C. This temperature also tastes best. Don’t eat too much at a time, and eat it slowly.