Devansh Patel Devansh Patel Asked 8 months ago

Why is my stomach still hurting after vomiting?

I vomited a few hours ago because I ate something bad, and while I feel a bit better, my stomach is still really hurting. Shouldn't it stop hurting after I've thrown up everything?

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Rajesh Singh Rajesh Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I once thought stomach pain after vomiting was normal and ignored it. Ended up with a serious infection. If your stomach is still hurting, especially if it's severe or persistent, you absolutely need to see a doctor. Don't wait for it to get worse like I did.

Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh no, that sounds really unpleasant and worrying! I totally understand why you're concerned. Stomach pain after vomiting can sometimes be from the muscles being sore, but if it's still hurting badly, it could be a sign of something more. Please, for your peace of mind, get it checked by a doctor. It's always better to be safe and know what's going on.

Surbhi Das Surbhi Das Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I can only share my own experience, not medical advice. Once after I vomited a lot, my stomach muscles felt very sore and ached for a day or two. But it wasn't intense pain. If what you're feeling is strong pain that isn't going away, it sounds like something different and probably needs professional eyes on it.

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Pankaj Sharma Pankaj Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, vomiting ke baad stomach mein pain toh hota hai thoda, muscles pull ho jaate hain na. Lekin agar bohot zyada hai aur ja nahi raha, toh yeh bilkul normal nahi hai. Doctor ko dikhao jaldi se. Koi infection bhi ho sakta hai ya acidity zyada ho gayi ho. Don't ignore it, na?

Lakshmi Iyer Lakshmi Iyer Joined May 2026 6 months ago

After vomiting, sometimes the stomach muscles can ache a bit, like after a strenuous workout. My mother always said to sip some warm water and rest. However, if the pain is severe or continues, it's not normal. It could be something like gastritis or a lingering infection. Please consult a doctor; they will give you the best advice for your health.

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Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dude, if it's really hurting even after throwing up, that's not good. Last time I had bad food poisoning, my stomach felt like it was doing crunches for hours. But if it's severe, don't wait it out. Just hit up a doctor, might be something more serious than just soreness.

Ankit Singh Ankit Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Persistent stomach pain after vomiting is a symptom that warrants medical evaluation. It could be due to continued irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), an underlying infection, a peptic ulcer, or even dehydration. Visit a good hospital or a general physician without delay. Clearly describe your symptoms and their duration so they can provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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