gastric pain

Abdominal distress signal

Gastric pain is discomfort or distress in the stomach region, typically felt in the upper abdomen.

The term is somewhat clinical, appearing more often in medical contexts than everyday speech, where people usually say stomach ache or upset stomach.

Gastric pain may signal conditions ranging from indigestion to ulcers.

Related

stomach cramps · ulcer · peptic ulcer · bloating · indigestion · acid · stomach acid · burning · acid reflux · gnawing · antacid · queasy · bile · reflux · dyspepsia · sharp · dull · dull ache

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Opposites
body location of pain

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Cranial pain

head pain · chest pain · back pain · joint pain · toothache

physical sensation valence

gastric painsatiation

State of complete fulfillment

digestive comfort state

gastric painpain relief

Easing of discomfort

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