What causes stomach pain the day after running?
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Abdominal pain the day after running may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as muscle strain or cholecystitis. During running, rapid breathing can lead to swallowing air, which enters the gastrointestinal tract and causes bloating. Experiencing abdominal pain the following day is a normal physiological response that does not require special treatment and will typically resolve on its own within a short period.
Abdominal pain the day after running may be caused by physiological factors or pathological factors, such as muscle strain or cholecystitis. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
During running, rapid breathing may cause excessive air to enter the gastrointestinal tract through the mouth, leading to bloating and abdominal pain the following day. This is a normal physiological response that does not require special treatment and usually resolves on its own within a short period.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Muscle Strain
Intense physical activity during running may cause muscle injury, resulting in lactic acid buildup in the abdominal area and causing the aforementioned symptoms. Medications such as celecoxib capsules or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules may be used under medical guidance for symptom relief.
2. Cholecystitis
Long-term bile stasis or bile duct obstruction may lead to ulcers or blood congestion in the gallbladder, causing cholecystitis and resulting in abdominal pain. Treatment may include medications such as dehydrocholic acid tablets or cefuroxime axetil tablets, as directed by a physician.
In addition, abdominal pain the day after running could also be caused by conditions such as gallstones, gastric ulcers, or acute gastroenteritis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention if discomfort occurs, and actively cooperate with targeted treatments.
