It’s pretty common to utter the phrase “my stomach hurts.” You’ve probably had stomach pain at some point in your life, whether it’s discomfort after eating, stress-related pain, menstrual cramps or a larger medical issue. AdvertisementBut there is one thing doctors say they never do (and you should never do) when it comes to any kind of stomach pain. Westend61 via Getty Images Everything from serious diseases like colon cancer to daily stress can cause stomach pain. Doctors say you should also be aware of the lifestyle behaviors that can aggravate stomach pain, too. Suffice to say, there are lots of reasons people have stomach pain, but the pain — no matter how mild or frequent — shouldn’t be discounted.

Source: Huffington Post November 22, 2025 12:23 UTC