Harsh Mehta Harsh Mehta Asked 5 months ago

Can bananas cause stomach pain?

Sometimes after eating bananas, especially unripe ones, I get a dull ache in my stomach. I'm wondering if bananas can actually cause stomach pain for some people.

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Manju Devi Manju Devi Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago
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Yes, they actually can, especially if you eat them on an empty stomach or if they are not fully ripe. Unripe bananas have a lot of starch which is hard to digest and can cause gas or pain. Try drinking warm fennel seed water if your stomach hurts, it works wonders.

Sameer Sheikh Sameer Sheikh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Bro, yes. If I eat a banana late at night or eat too many of them at once, my stomach gets super heavy and starts cramping. It usually goes away in a couple of hours. I've realized it's better to eat only ripe ones and strictly during the daytime.

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh, this happens to me too and it makes me so anxious that something is seriously wrong with my stomach! But then I realized it's just mild gas from the high fiber content. Try to eat them slowly and see if that helps, but do talk to a doctor if the pain is very sharp or doesn't go away.

Ritu Kapoor Ritu Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I used to get severe bloating and stomach aches after eating bananas. My doctor told me that some people are sensitive to fructose or the high fiber in them. My tip: make sure you only eat fully yellow bananas with no green on the skin, and drink plenty of water afterwards.

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Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, bananas can sometimes cause a heavy feeling or mild cramps if they are hard to digest for your system. Try resting for a bit and sipping some warm water. Take care and I hope your stomach feels better soon.

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