The condition is characterized by recurring pain in the abdomen.
Those with IBS may experience diarrhea,constipation, or both.
Roughly 12% of the population in the United States has IBS.
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Symptoms of IBS may include:
For people who menstruate, symptoms may worsen during theirperiod.
IBD can cause abdominal pain at any time of day.
Ulcers found in the stomach are called gastric ulcers, and ulcers in the duodenum are called duodenal ulcers.
This pain may happen around meal times and can also cause a person to wake up from sleep.
The pain begins near your belly button and can move lower and to your right.
It can start suddenly and may even wake you up if youre sleeping.
The GI tract is sensitive to emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness.
Examples include lactose intolerance and non-celiac gluten intolerance.
Food intolerance symptoms may include:
What Does Stomach Pain Feel Like?
Additionally, sometimes an upset stomach canindicate a heart attack, especially in women.
If the pain is new or you are concerned, seek medical attention.
Treatment
Treating pain in the stomach area depends on the underlying cause of the pain.
Mild pain may be treated with over-the-counter medications.
Pain from underlying causes like IBD and IBS will requirespecialized treatmentand medications.
Doing so may cause further irritation to the stomach or bowel.
For example, a bland breakfast might look like a toast with a banana.
Prevention
It is possible to reduce the chances of some causes of abdominal pain through lifestyle choices.
An empty stomach can cause pain from hunger pains and increased gastric acid.
Summary
Morning stomach pain is usually not anything to worry about.
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