Lakshmi Devi Lakshmi Devi Asked 5 months ago

Can hunger cause abdominal pain?

Sometimes if I miss a meal or go too long without eating, I start getting a really sharp pain in my stomach. It's not just a grumble, it's proper pain. Is it normal for hunger to cause such abdominal pain?

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Manish Bhai Manish Bhai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Haan bilkul hota hai. Time par nahi khaoge toh stomach mein acid banega hi aur dard karega. Khana skip mat karo, aur agar zyada tez dard ho jo peeth tak jaye, toh seedha doctor ke paas jao, wait mat karo.

Drisha Sen Drisha Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

While hunger-induced hyperacidity is a benign cause of abdominal pain, persistent or severe pain should not be self-diagnosed. If eating doesn't resolve the pain, or if you feel nauseous, it's best to consult a gastroenterologist.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, that empty stomach ache is incredibly uncomfortable and distracting. I used to get it a lot when I skipped lunch during busy workdays. Please try to keep some light biscuits or nuts with you always.

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Karan Mehra Karan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, empty stomach gastric acid buildup causes sharp abdominal pain. It's very common if you fast too long or skip meals. If the pain is extremely sharp or doesn't go away after eating, you should get checked for ulcers.

Savitri Joshi Savitri Joshi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Beta, pet khaali rakhne se gas ban jaati hai jo pet dard ka kaaran banti hai. Thoda sa gunguna paani pijiye ya thoda sa saunf chabaiye, isse thandak milegi. Par dhyan rakho, subah ka nashta kabhi mat chhodo.

Vikram Nair Vikram Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

With back-to-back meetings, skipping meals is common, and that leads to intense acid reflux pain. The only realistic solution is setting calendar reminders to eat a small snack every 3 hours. Don't let your health take a back seat.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

A cup of warm chamomile tea or mint water works wonders for hunger cramps. However, if the pain is severe, accompanied by a fever or vomiting, please don't rely on home remedies and visit a clinic immediately.

Ramavatar Yadav Ramavatar Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Khaali pet rehne se gas upar chadh jati hai aur dukhne lagta hai. Aap thoda sa dahi ya thanda doodh pee liya karo jab bhi bhookh lage. Isse pet ko thandak milti hai aur dard jaldi theek hota hai.

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