What do you do to relieve abdominal pain? To facilitate the diagnosis of abdominal pain, your doctor will inquire about the ways you relieve pain. This helps much in building diagnosis. • Does your abdominal pain relieve after passing bowels? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after fasting? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after eating something? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after drinking drinks or supplements? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after taking over-the-counter medicines? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after lying down in a specific position or sitting? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after using hot pads? • Does your abdominal pain relieve after walking, jogging or any activity?