Published on: 6/12/2025
Why might I keep experiencing abdominal pain?
Abdominal pain can be caused by stress, systemic issues, or chronic conditions. It's important to consider these factors if you experience ongoing pain.
Explanation
Abdominal pain can have many causes, and understanding them can help you manage the pain better.
1. Stress: Stress can cause or worsen abdominal pain. When you are stressed, your body might react by making your stomach hurt. If you think stress is a problem, talking to someone or finding ways to relax can help. For more help with stress, visit 988lifeline.org.
2. Systemic Causes: Sometimes, problems in other parts of your body can cause your stomach to hurt. This is called a systemic cause. For example, issues with your heart or lungs might make your belly hurt.
3. Chronic Conditions: Chronic abdominal pain means your stomach hurts for a long time. This can be due to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive problems. If your stomach hurts a lot and it doesn't go away, it's good to talk to a doctor.
Understanding these causes can help you and your doctor find the best way to make your stomach feel better.
(References)
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- Fields JM, & Dean AJ. (2011). Systemic causes of abdominal pain. Emergency medicine clinics of North America, 21515176.
- Sabo CM, Grad S, & Dumitrascu DL. (2021). Chronic Abdominal Pain in General Practice. Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland), 33631744.
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