Stomach Pains After Eating

Stomach pains after eating is a common malady and usually it is a case of indigestion or overeating, where you eat a rather a large amount of spicy food which in turn creates a great strain in your digestive system which can result in pain and diarrhea. It is also caused due to intestinal obstruction. Intestinal stomach pains is usually followed by diarrhea, Such stomach pains take their own course and alleviates by it self however, stomach pains after eating could be symptomatic of underlying complications if it occurs habitually. There also conditions such as appendicitis which occurs in the lower right side of the abdomen, normally this pain is more noticeable after eating, if it followed by nausea ,fever dizziness or vomiting one should immediately seek medical attention.

Severe stomach pains after eating usually in the upper abdominal area and the pain spreading to the right and the back area could be a result of pancreatitis , this normally happens after six to twelve hours after a heavy meal. It may be followed by symptoms such as fever a racing heart beat or nausea. Intense stomach pains after eating may also be a result of food poisoning, heart disease, diabetes, pelvic inflammatory diesese, or stomach ulcers due to gastritis.

Stomach pain after eating dairy products which is accompanied with bloating and diarrhea is an indication of lactose intolerance, so complete or partial constriction and substitution of dairy products is necessary. Constipation is also a common complaint for stomach pains after eating; insufficient fiber in one’s diet is the main culprit. It is easily avoidable by consuming in plenty vegetables and fruits. Dehydration is also a resulted by constipation, therefore sufficient water needs to be consumed throughout the day not merely to quench one’s thirst.

Irritable bowel syndrome is another condition symptomatic of stomach pains after eating in the lower abdomen, feeling tired; bloating sensations are symptomatic of this condition. Consuming food too fast without chewing in a proper manner can also result in pain and even lead too stomach flu.

Another common incident that occurs is drinking too much liquid right after consuming a meal, because the liquid be it water or fruit juice dilutes essential stomach acids, which are needed in healthy amount to keep the digestive system in proper condition, as the stomach acids are diluted the consumed food is not properly digested, thus results in indigestion and stomach pain. The stomach acids aids in warding off bacteria and viruses, when it is diluted it could result in the body ejecting the food that is undigested and as well as creating a thriving place for potential bacteria as the digestive juices are unable to kill it due to its low density. This may result in pain; diarrhea and stomach flu, therefore a decrease in stomach acids makes your digestive system more susceptible to disease.