Why do I have stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea?
Oct 08, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Diarrhea usually refers to loose or watery stools. Experiencing stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea may be caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, acute gastroenteritis, viral gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, food poisoning, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause at a hospital, and receive targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. During treatment, drinking plenty of water can promote metabolism and aid in recovery.
Diarrhea usually refers to loose or watery stools. Stomach pain accompanied by diarrhea and nausea may be caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, acute gastroenteritis, viral gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, food poisoning, or other conditions.
1. Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Consuming spicy, fried, raw, or cold foods frequently, irregular作息 (daily routines), excessive mental stress, or heightened anxiety can lead to autonomic nervous system imbalance, resulting in gastrointestinal dysfunction. This may cause stomach pain, increased bowel movements, nausea, as well as possible bloating and vomiting. Under medical guidance, medications such as domperidone tablets, citrate mosapride tablets, or mosapride hydrochloride tablets can be used to promote gastrointestinal smooth muscle motility and improve gastrointestinal function.
2. Acute Gastroenteritis
Ingestion of contaminated food may lead to bacterial infection causing acute gastroenteritis. Inflammation irritates the intestinal mucosa, leading to congestion and edema, which results in abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Following a doctor's advice, medications such as levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, amoxicillin capsules, or cefuroxime axetil tablets may be used to help resolve the inflammation.
3. Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral infection damages the intestinal mucosa, increasing intestinal motility and accelerating the passage of food and fluids through the intestines, leading to discomfort such as abdominal pain, nausea, and bloating. Under medical supervision, antiviral medications such as ribavirin tablets, oseltamivir phosphate capsules, or acyclovir tablets may be prescribed to inhibit viral replication.
4. Gastric Ulcer
Excessive gastric acid secretion may delay gastric emptying, preventing food from moving normally into the small intestine, causing symptoms like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea, often accompanied by significant pain. As advised by a physician, proton pump inhibitors such as lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets, rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, or pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can be used to suppress gastric acid production.
5. Food Poisoning
Food poisoning typically occurs after consuming food contaminated with toxins. These toxins irritate the gastric mucosa, causing pain, increased bowel movements, and nausea. Additional symptoms may include fatigue, headache, dizziness, and fever. Under medical direction, antispasmodic drugs such as belladonna extract tablets, racemic anisodamine tablets, or atropine sulfate tablets may be used to relieve smooth muscle spasms and aid detoxification.
It is recommended to seek timely medical attention to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment under professional guidance. During treatment, drinking plenty of water can promote metabolism and support recovery.
