What causes stomach pain when walking?

Oct 14, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhao Haiming

Introduction

Abdominal pain while walking can be caused by physiological phenomena, gastroenteritis, intestinal spasms, etc. Muscle spasms due to abdominal muscle tension can lead to abdominal pain during walking. Gastroenteritis, resulting from microbial infection, ingestion of toxic substances, or oral medications that irritate the gastrointestinal tract, can also cause abdominal pain while walking. Intestinal spasms caused by gastrointestinal motility disorders or dysfunction of the intestinal autonomic nervous system may similarly lead to abdominal pain during walking.

Abdominal pain while walking may be a physiological phenomenon or caused by conditions such as gastroenteritis or intestinal spasms. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and differentiation.

1. Physiological phenomenon

If walking for a long duration, at a fast pace, or over a long distance, the abdominal muscles may become tense, leading to muscle spasms and resulting in abdominal pain during walking.

2. Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is usually caused by microbial infections from bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Ingestion of toxins or medications that irritate the gastrointestinal tract can also trigger gastroenteritis, causing digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, which may subsequently lead to abdominal pain while walking.

3. Intestinal spasms

Dysfunction in gastrointestinal motility or autonomic nerve function of the intestines may lead to indigestion. Additionally, factors such as a cold abdomen, or allergic reactions to certain foods, can all cause intestinal spasms, resulting in paroxysmal abdominal pain. Diarrhea or bloody stools may also occur, thereby causing abdominal pain during walking.

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