Stomach ache

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Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days.

Common causes of stomach ache

These are some common types of stomach ache and what may be causing them. But see a GP if you're unsure and worried.

Types of stomach ache and possible common causes Type of stomach ache Possible condition Type of stomach ache

Feeling bloated, farting a lot

Possible condition

Trapped wind (flatulence)

Type of stomach ache

Feeling full and bloated after eating, heartburn, feeling sick

Possible condition

Indigestion

Type of stomach ache

Cannot poo

Possible condition

Constipation

Type of stomach ache

Watery poo, feeling sick, vomiting

Possible condition

Stomach bug or food poisoning

A pharmacist can help with stomach ache

Speak to a pharmacist about:

what might be causing your stomach achetreatments that might helpmedicines for constipation and indigestion Find a pharmacy Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: a stomach ache gets much worse quicklystomach pain or bloating will not go away or keeps coming backyou have stomach pain and problems with swallowing foodyou're losing weight without trying toyou suddenly pee more often or less oftenpeeing is suddenly painfulyou bleed from your bottom or vagina, or have abnormal discharge from your vaginayou have diarrhoea that does not go away after a few days Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if: a stomach ache came on very suddenly or is severeit hurts when you touch your stomachyou're vomiting blood or your vomit looks like ground coffeeyour poo is bloody or black and sticky and extremely smellyyou cannot peeyou cannot poo or fartyou cannot breatheyou have chest painyou have diabetes and you're vomitingsomeone has collapsed What we mean by severe pain Severe pain: always there and so bad it's hard to think or talkyou cannot sleepit's very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress Moderate pain: always theremakes it hard to concentrate or sleepyou can manage to get up, wash or dress Mild pain: comes and goesis annoying but does not stop you doing daily activities Other causes of stomach ache

Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.

Types of stomach ache and possible less common causes Type of stomach ache Possible condition Type of stomach ache

Pain and cramps when you have your period

Possible condition

Period pain

Type of stomach ache

Sudden pain in the lower right-hand side

Possible condition

Appendicitis

Type of stomach ache

Ongoing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation

Possible condition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Type of stomach ache

Bad ongoing pain that can go down to your groin, nausea, pain when peeing

Possible condition

Kidney stones

Type of stomach ache

Severe pain that lasts for hours in the centre of your tummy or just under the ribs on the right-hand side

Possible condition

Gallstones

Page last reviewed: 26 May 2023 Next review due: 26 May 2026

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