Vijay Patel Vijay Patel Asked 5 months ago

What causes stomach pain?

For the past few days, I've had a nagging stomach pain that comes and goes. It's not severe enough to go to the doctor yet, but I'm curious. What generally causes stomach pain?

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Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Stomach pain can be anything from simple acidity to a gallbladder stone or appendicitis. Please don't trust random home remedies or generic advice you read online. Get a proper physical exam done by a certified doctor to find the actual cause.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Usually, slight stomach ache is because of improper digestion or heat in the body. You can try drinking some buttermilk with a pinch of roasted cumin, or warm water. But if the pain is very sharp or you have a fever, please go to a doctor immediately.

Aparna Nair Aparna Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

It can be caused by anything from simple gas and acidity to food poisoning or infections. It's best to consult a doctor if the pain is severe or persistent.

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Sunil Dutt Sunil Dutt Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I used to ignore mild stomach pain and take random over-the-counter antacids until I ended up with a bleeding stomach ulcer. Please don't take stomach pain lightly if it keeps coming back. Go to a gastroenterologist and get it investigated properly.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, eating too much spicy street food or late-night maggi always gives me a stomach ache. Usually, drinking a lot of water and sleeping it off works. If it's really bad though, I just visit our college clinic.

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Ramakant Yadav Ramakant Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, stomach pain usually happens when our digestion is not good or if we eat very heavy oil food. Eat simple khichdi and drink warm water today to comfort your belly. If you don't feel better by evening, please go visit the local doctor babu.

Tarun Mehta Tarun Mehta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My stomach pain is almost always due to skipping lunch during busy workdays or surviving on coffee. If your schedule is also chaotic, try eating on time first. But if the pain doesn't stop after a day of clean eating, book a quick doctor's appointment online.

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