stomachaches
Gut distress episodes
Stomachaches are pains or discomfort in the abdominal area.
The term covers everything from mild digestive upset to sharp cramps: The kids complained of stomachaches after eating too much candy.
Despite the name, the pain often originates in the intestines rather than the stomach itself.
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
gas · fullness · pressure · heaviness · gurgling · rumbling · distension · discomfort
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
bacteria · appendicitis · gallstones · colitis · stress · overeating · gluten · parasites
Involuntary muscle contraction
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- burningCombustion in progress
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
dull · stabbing · soreness · tenderness · spasms · twinge · pulsating · colicky
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- restCessation of activity
hydration · probiotics · bismuth · famotidine · omeprazole · fennel · massage · fasting
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
indigestion · gas · fullness · pressure · heaviness · gurgling · rumbling · distension · discomfort · upset
gastroenteritis
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
virus · bacteria · appendicitis · gallstones · colitis · stress · overeating · gluten · parasites · anxiety
cramping
Involuntary muscle contraction
sharp · dull · stabbing · soreness · tenderness · spasms · twinge · pulsating · colicky · griping
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
rest · hydration · probiotics · bismuth · famotidine · omeprazole · fennel · massage · fasting · electrolytes
- child distressanxiety, fear of dark, fearfulness, nervousness, nightmares
- teen anxietysocial anxiety, test anxiety, school anxiety, peer pressure, self-doubt
- depressionmajor depression, clinical depression, sadness, hopelessness, anhedonia
- traumaabuse, abandonment, abandonment trauma, acute stress, amnesia
stomachachesheadaches
Pains in the skull
migraines · backaches · toothaches · earaches · heartaches