I felt a little tizzy,
like a knotty sensation,
never had I encountered,
while sitting in my workstation...
It started, as an occasional ache,
changing into a rhythmic cramp,
distracting the mind, bringing tensions,
breaking defenses, demanding attention.

So, I wondered, what went wrong,
bringing miseries, where it didn't belong,
nothing felt good, I wanted to run,
as tummy ached, I twisted and groaned.
" Sir, try ENO, you will get instant relief "
my juniors had a sound advice,
" Drink something cold, let it cool down, "
My seniors blamed hot weather.

And I listened, pondered a bit,
requested them, for an early leave,
" Let me lie down, I would heal,
sitting here, aggravating my agony "
So, I returned, to sweet home,
running to the comfort, of my room,
clearing the bowels, were first concern,
then searched for OTC medications.

Yet, nothing changed, the hurt persisted,
a constant reminder, of underlying disease,
" Try lemonade, it will help " mother suggested,
" Don't worry, take some rest " father insisted.
So, I relented, took their advice,
had my drink and herbal remedies,
and lied down, closing my eyes...
Resting the body and my mind.

Hours passed, and I woke,
pain subsided, discomfort gone,
made mental note, for future reference,
things that work, on these conditions.
Was it rest, or medications,
a cold lemonade or gentle rubs,
tried many options, couldn't settle for one,
thus ended the tale... Of my stomachache.

© Dr. Manish Rout