Stomach ache

Stomach ache: Introduction

People tend to use the term "stomachache" for various types of stomach or other abdominal discomfort. Hence, to find all possible causes of "stomach ache" as a symptom, it is necessary to consider other causes of symptoms such as stomach cramps, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and other abdominal symptoms.

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Causes of Stomach ache:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stomach ache. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Upset stomach
• Indigestion
• Stomach ulcer
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Food poisoning
• Gas
• Abdominal disorders (see Abdominal symptoms)
• Ulcerative colitis
• Crohn's disease
• Gallbladder disease
• Appendicitis
• Pancreatitis
• Diverticulitis
• See also causes of stomach cramps or other types of abdominal pain
• more causes...»

See full list of 323 causes of Stomach ache

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Causes of Types of Stomach ache:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Stomach ache:

• Stomach cramps (317 causes)
• Stomach pain (28 causes)
• Intermittent stomach pain (1 cause)
• Intestinal cramps (1 cause)
• Abdominal cramps (274 causes)
• Severe abdominal cramps (2 causes)
• Stomache
• Cramping abdominal pain (16 causes)
• more types...»

Review causes of types of Stomach ache in more specific categories:

• Stomach ache in children (89 causes)
• Stomach ache in pregnancy (15 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 12 types for Stomach ache

Stomach ache: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Stomach ache, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Stomach ache and Abdominal pain (194 causes)
• Stomach ache and Abdominal symptoms (194 causes)
• Stomach ache and Digestive symptoms (187 causes)
• Stomach ache and Stomach cramps (187 causes)
• Stomach ache and Stomach problems (187 causes)
• Stomach ache and Pain (186 causes)
• Stomach ache and Nerve symptoms (172 causes)
• Stomach ache and Sensations (172 causes)
• Stomach ache and Bowel problems (151 causes)
• Stomach ache and Stool symptoms (151 causes)
• Stomach ache and Bowel movements (150 causes)
• Stomach ache and Diarrhea (147 causes)
• Stomach ache and Bowel incontinence (145 causes)
• Stomach ache and Vomiting (141 causes)
• Stomach ache and Nausea (138 causes)
• Stomach ache and Head symptoms (106 causes)
• Stomach ache and Fatigue (95 causes)
• Stomach ache and Muscle weakness (92 causes)
• Stomach ache and Muscle symptoms (89 causes)
• Stomach ache and Fever (82 causes)
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See full list of 2164 Symptom Checker combinations related to Stomach ache

Stomach ache: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available related to Stomach ache:

• Pain
• Arthritis & Pain
• Digestive Health
• Injury & Recovery
• Sleeping & Insomnia
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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Abdominal pain (2377 causes)
• Stomach cramps (317 causes)
• Abdominal symptoms (3027 causes)
• Stomach problems (332 causes)
• Pain (5505 causes)
• Digestive symptoms (4279 causes)
• Common symptoms (7552 causes)
• Sensations (5742 causes)
• Nerve symptoms (6069 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Stomach ache

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Stomach ache:

• Abdominal pain (2377 causes)
• Stomach pain (28 causes)
• Stomach upset (8 causes)
• Vomiting (2537 causes)
• Nausea (2351 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Stomach ache

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Stomach ache: Medical Mistakes

• GERD -- Health Mistakes
• Heartburn -- Health Mistakes
• Acid Reflux -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Stomach ache: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

• Chronic Digestive Disorders that can remain Undiagnosed:
  • Crohn's Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Ulcerative Colitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Celiac Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Heartburn -- Undiagnosed
  • GERD -- Undiagnosed
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • Carcinoid Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • Pancreatitis -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Hospitals & Clinics: Stomach ache

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• Digestive Health (Gastroenterology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Stomach ache: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Nerve Specialists:
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Neurology (Brain/CNS Specialists)
  • Pediatric Neurology (Child Brain Specialist)
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
• Digestive Health Specialists (Gastroenterology):
  • Gastroenterology (Digestive Specialists)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology (Child Digestive Health)
• Pain Specialists:
  • Pain Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
  • Rheumatology (Joint Health)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
• more specialists...»

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Misdiagnosis and Stomach ache

Undiagnosed acute appendicitis deadly in children: It is a sad reality that a child with acute appendicitis has a high likelihood of...read more »

Chronic digestive conditions often misdiagnosed: When diagnosing chronic symptoms of the digestive tract, there are a variety of conditions that may be misdiagnosed. The best known, irritable bowel...read more »

Intestinal bacteria disorder may be hidden cause: One of the lesser known causes of diarrhea is an imbalance of bacterial in the gut, sometimes called intestinal imbalance. The digestive system contains a variety...read more »

Antibiotics often causes diarrhea: The use of antibiotics are very likely to cause some level of diarrhea in patients. The reason is that antibiotics kill off...read more »

Food poisoning may actually be an infectious disease: Many people who come down with "stomach symptoms" like diarrhea assume that it's "something I...read more »

Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed ...read more »

Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps, particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes. However, there...read more »

Celiac disease often fails to be diagnosed cause of chronic digestive symptoms: One of the most common chronic digestive conditions is celiac disease, a malabsorption disorder with a variety of symptoms (see ...read more »

Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See ...read more »

Chronic digestive diseases hard to diagnose: There is an inherent difficulty in diagnosing the various types of chronic digestive diseases. Some of the better known...read more »

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Stomach ache: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Digestive Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Crohn's Disease -- Rare Types
  • Ulcerative Colitis -- Rare Types
  • Celiac Disease -- Rare Types
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Rare Types
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • Carcinoid Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • Pancreatitis -- Rare Types
  • Gallstones -- Rare Types
  • Lactose Intolerance -- Rare Types
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Stomach ache

Home medical tests possibly related to Stomach ache:

• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
  • Home Food Allergy Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
  • Home Water Testing
  • Home Lead Poisoning Tests
  • Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Tests
• Nerve Neuropathy: Related Home Testing:
  • Home Diabetes Test Kits
  • Home Blood Glucose Testing Kits
• Digestive-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Stomach Ulcer Tests
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Test Kits
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Test Kits
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Stories from Users for Stomach ache

Real-life user stories relating to Stomach ache:

• 7 year old with severe heartburn/stomach aches
• Really nauseous/gassy/vomiting/body aches-Doesnt feel like stomach flu
• 3 Day Stomach Aches
• Persistant heartbrun, stomach aches, nausea
• Stomach ache,weight loss,exhausted,no appetite, whats wrong?
• severe stomache ache

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Stomach ache or relevant symptoms:

• Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (371)
  • Sore Scalp/hair follicles
  • Fat loss in entire body
  • I'm Lost.
  • Dont know how much more I can take..
  • My wife does not sweat I'm worried
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (157)
  • Chronic hives
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories
• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
  • More user stories

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Medications or substances causing Stomach ache:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Stomach ache as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Dia-check
• Orthoxicol Suppressant
• Kaofort
• Codral Blue
• Hydrocodone
• Guaiphenesin
• more causes...»

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Definitions of Stomach ache:

Stomach ache: pain in the abdomen, usually arising in the stomach or intestine. SYN: gastralgia, gastrodynia.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

An ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Organs affected by Stomach ache:

The list of organs typically affected by Stomach ache may include, but is not limited to:

• Large bowel
• Oesophagus
• Small bowel
• Stomach

Detailed list of causes of Stomach ache

The list below shows some of the causes of Stomach ache mentioned in various sources:

• Abdominal disorders
• Adam and Eve poisoning - stomach pain
• Aloe poisoning - abdominal cramps
• Amebiasis - stomach pain
• Amoebiasis - stomach cramps
• more causes...»

See full list of 323 causes of Stomach ache

How Common are these Causes of Stomach ache?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Stomach ache. Of the 323 causes of Stomach ache that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 7 causes are "very common" diseases
• 10 causes are "common" diseases
• 6 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 2 causes are "rare" diseases
• 14 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 295 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 323 causes of Stomach ache

Conditions listing symptoms: Stomach ache:

The following list of conditions have 'Stomach ache' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Stomach ache Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Stomach ache based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: