What causes stomach pain at night?
Disease description:
I have recently been experiencing stomach pain at night, while during the day I feel fine. May I ask what might be causing stomach pain at night?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Stomach pain at night may be caused by several factors, mainly including:
1. Improper diet, such as overeating in the evening or consuming hard-to-digest foods;
2. Indigestion, due to slow gastrointestinal motility leading to food accumulation;
3. Excess stomach acid, where prolonged fasting overnight allows stomach acid to irritate the gastric mucosa;
4. Gastroesophageal reflux, which may cause symptoms such as acid regurgitation and heartburn during nighttime rest;
5. Gastric disorders such as gastritis and peptic ulcer may also lead to nighttime stomach pain.
If nighttime stomach pain occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment accordingly.
