What causes stomach pain?
Apr 22, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Stomach pain may be caused by factors such as improper diet, emotional stress, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastric ulcers. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. In daily life, patients should maintain a light diet, drink plenty of warm water, and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan pepper, which will benefit recovery.
Stomach pain may be caused by factors such as improper diet, emotional stress, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastric ulcers. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Improper Diet
Overeating or consuming excessive greasy and hard-to-digest foods—such as hot pot or fatty meats—can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, damage the gastric mucosa, and subsequently lead to stomach pain. It is advisable to maintain regular meal times, avoid overeating, and opt for light, easily digestible foods such as millet porridge or pumpkin porridge.
2. Emotional Stress
Excessive emotional tension may affect the autonomic nervous system in the brain, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and causing stomach pain. It is recommended to learn how to regulate emotions and relieve stress through activities such as listening to music or exercising.
3. Gastritis
Gastritis may be associated with bacterial infection, medication irritation, and other factors. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, nausea, etc. Patients are advised to take medications such as复合 digestive enzyme capsules, bismuth potassium citrate tablets, or colloidal pectin bismuth capsules as prescribed by their doctor.
4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
GERD may be related to dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter or delayed gastric emptying. The condition can cause stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms such as retrosternal pain, stomach pain, and acid regurgitation. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as cisapride tablets, esomeprazole magnesium enteric-coated tablets, or rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets.
5. Gastric Ulcer
Gastric ulcers may be linked to excessive gastric acid secretion or weakened gastric mucosal protective mechanisms. Common symptoms after onset include postprandial stomach pain, burning sensation in the stomach, and acid reflux. Patients should use medications such as lansoprazole tablets, cimetidine injection, or belladonna tablets under a doctor's supervision to improve symptoms.
In daily life, patients are advised to maintain a light diet, drink plenty of warm water, avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, all of which are beneficial for recovery.
