Diseases

Stomach Cramps

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Stomach cramps is nonspecific and is used to refer to a number of different symptoms or sensations rather than true muscle cramps of the stomach. People often refer to a "stomachache" or "abdominal cramps" to refer to pain that is perceived anywhere in the abdominal area.

SYMPTOMS

Constipation, diarrhea, gastroenteritis (stomach flu),acid reflux (when stomach contents leak backward into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms), vomiting,stress.

CAUSES

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, diarrhoea and constipation; the pain is often relieved when you go to the toilet.