Stomach ache
Introduction
A stomach ache, including stomach cramps or abdominal pain, doesn't usually last long and isn't usually caused byanything serious.
Some common causes of a stomach ache include:
- trapped wind (flatulence)
- pain or discomfort after eating (indigestion)
- being unable to poo (constipation)
Speak to yourpharmacist for advice about medications to help ease symptoms of these conditions.
If you havediarrhoea and vomiting, it will usually clear up by itself within a week.
Read about what to do if you have diarrhoea and vomiting.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 17 Jan 2017
Introduction
Read about a stomach ache and abdominal pains, including stomach cramps or a dull ache in the tummy (abdomen).
When to get medical advice
Seeyour GP orcall NHS 111 if you're worried or need advice aboutyour symptoms. For example, if: the pain gets much worse in a short space of time the pain won't go away or keeps returning you have u
Causes of sudden, severe abdominal pain
Some of the possiblecauses of sudden, severe abdominal pain include: appendicitis swelling of the appendix that causes agonising pain in the lower right-hand side of your abdomen a bleeding or perfor
Causes of long-term or recurring abdominal pain
Some of the possible causes of long-term or recurring abdominal pain include: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms of this common condition include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoeaand constipati
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