What causes stomach pain?
Apr 24, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, stomach pain may be caused by improper diet, exposure to cold, gastrointestinal dysfunction, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other reasons. It is important to seek timely medical attention at a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, one should develop healthy habits, ensure adequate rest, avoid staying up late for prolonged periods, eat a light diet, and refrain from overeating.
Generally, stomach pain may be caused by improper diet, exposure to cold, gastrointestinal dysfunction, acute gastritis, gastric ulcers, or other reasons. It is important to seek timely medical evaluation at a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:
1. Improper Diet
Consuming excessive oily, spicy, or irritating foods, or eating food that is too cold or too hot, may irritate the gastric mucosa and lead to stomach pain. Symptoms can be relieved by improving dietary habits—focusing on warm, easily digestible foods and avoiding spicy, irritating, raw, or cold foods.
2. Exposure to Cold
Sudden exposure to cold environments or excessive consumption of cold beverages may cause constriction of blood vessels in the stomach, often leading to gastrointestinal spasms and resulting in stomach pain. Applying heat to the abdomen can help alleviate symptoms.
3. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
This condition is usually caused by excessive mental stress, overeating, or irregular eating habits. It commonly leads to gastrointestinal abnormalities, manifesting as acid reflux, belching, and stomach pain. Medications such as domperidone tablets, mosapride citrate tablets, or hydrotalcite tablets may be taken under medical guidance.
4. Acute Gastritis
Acute gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, often caused by bacterial infection, food poisoning, or long-term poor eating habits. Common symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment may include medications such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, cisapride tablets, or hydrotalcite tablets, taken as directed by a physician.
5. Gastric Ulcer
A gastric ulcer refers to ulceration of the stomach lining, commonly caused by chronic gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Symptoms may include stomach pain, bloating, and indigestion. Treatment may involve medications such as cimetidine tablets, ranitidine hydrochloride capsules, or colloidal bismuth pectin capsules, taken under medical supervision.
In daily life, it is important to develop healthy lifestyle habits, ensure adequate rest, avoid staying up late, maintain a light diet, and prevent overeating.
