How often and how long should I use the household remedies?

The frequency of use of the home remedies depends primarily on the existing complaints and their characteristics.

For acute, stronger pain, the home remedies can be used several times a day. An exception is aloe vera, as this can have a strong laxative effect.
There is also no objection to a longer-term use of the household remedies.
If the symptoms improve, the frequency and duration of applications can be reduced accordingly.

Treatment of the disease only with home remedies or only as supportive therapy?

Pain in the upper abdomen is in many cases simply an upset stomach or irritation of the stomach lining. In these cases, treatment of the complaints with home remedies is usually sufficient. However, if there is no improvement over a longer period of time, further therapy should be considered. If the pain has another cause, it is recommended that home remedies are only used as a supportive therapy so that a rapid improvement can be achieved.

When do I have to go to the doctor?

When to consult a doctor for upper abdominal pain depends on the type of pain and other accompanying symptoms.

If vomiting or severe nausea occurs repeatedly, a visit to the doctor can be quite useful. Even in the case of very severe pain, which is restrictive for the person concerned, an examination by a doctor should be carried out.
If there are possible preexisting conditions in the family concerning the organs located in the upper abdomen, a conversation with a doctor is also advisable.

Which alternative therapy can still help?

A possible alternative therapy, which can help especially well with complaints caused by the stomach, is the so-called orthomolecular medicine. This is primarily about balancing the body with sufficient vitamins and other minerals. Accordingly, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E are particularly suitable.

Pantothenic acid can also be taken as part of orthomolecular medicine. The regular intake of zinc promotes the healing of stomach ulcers and can be combined with the intake of copper. In case of gallstone disease, acupuncture massage according to Penzel can be used as an alternative treatment.

This massage focuses on the flow of body energies. The difference to acupuncture is the treatment without needles. Nevertheless, there are still certain points which are treated specifically. In acupuncture massage according to Penzel, this is done by massaging the corresponding points to promote the flow of energy. Furthermore, the liver meridian can be analyzed.