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Stomach ache

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

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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

Feeling bloated, farting a lot

Trapped wind (flatulence)

Feeling full and bloated after eating, heartburn, feeling sick

Indigestion

Cannot poo

Constipation

Watery poo, feeling sick, vomiting

Stomach bug or food poisoning

A pharmacist can help with stomach ache

Speak to a pharmacist about:

  • what might be causing your stomach ache
  • treatments that might help
  • medicines for constipation and indigestion

Call 112 or go to A&E if:

  • a stomach ache came on very suddenly or is severe
  • it hurts when you touch your stomach
  • you're vomiting blood or your vomit looks like ground coffee
  • your poo is bloody or black and sticky and extremely smelly
  • you cannot pee
  • you cannot poo or fart
  • you cannot breathe
  • you have chest pain
  • you have diabetes and you're vomiting
  • someone has collapsed

Do not drive to A&E. Ask someone to drive you or call 112 and ask for an ambulance.

Bring any medicines you take with you.

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

Pain and cramps when you have your period

Period pain

Sudden pain in the lower right-hand side

Appendicitis

Ongoing cramps, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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

Kidney stones

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

Gallstones

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