abdominal cramps

Painful belly contractions

Abdominal cramps are sharp, intermittent pains in the belly caused by muscle contractions.

They accompany many conditions—menstruation, digestive upset, food poisoning, intestinal disorders.

The cramping sensation differs from steady aches: it comes in waves, tightening and releasing.

She doubled over with abdominal cramps after eating the suspect oysters.

Related

gastroenteritis · appendicitis · dehydration · kidney stones · dysentery · irritable bowel · ulcerative colitis · food poisoning · upset stomach · Crohn's disease · digestion · ovulation · endometriosis · bloating · peristalsis · vomiting · colic · muscle spasms

Categories
Opposites
bodily comfort

abdominal crampsstomach relief

well-being · ease

body location

abdominal crampsheadache

Cranial pain

leg cramps · chest pain · migraine · muscle cramps · neck pain

Family

cramp, cramped, cramps, abdomen, cramping, abdomens, crampy, muscle cramps

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G