Question 1

every time i eat green beans, broccoli and now lettuce. i'm awaken to really bad stomach pain that seems to go around to my back also. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Some: Of these food items are broken down by gut bacteria that generate copious amount of gas. Too bad, as these are good sources of vitamins and proteins.

Question 2

what is causing my stomach pain and lettuce and orange pieces in  my stools?

Accepted Answer

Rapid Movement: Undigested food seen in the stool usually is a sign that you are having rapid movement of the food through the small and large intestine, or that your stomach is not churning and breaking down some foods.  Remember that some skins, peels, and fibrous foods cannot be broken down by the digestive system, and it can be normal to see these things in the stool.  See a gastroenterologist for an opinion.

Question 3

can jalapenos cause stomach pain?>

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Hot peppers contain a substance which can cause GI issues.

Question 4

what would cause upper stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: A person with tummy pain between the belly button and the bottom of the rib cage can have a variety of problems. An examination is needed, unless the person is young and healthy, and the pain is mild and resolves quickly. Possible causes may be: stomach acid problems, reflux symptoms, pancreatitis, gall stone related problems, liver inflammation, abdominal muscle strains, some sort of hernia, etc.

Question 5

what could cause unbearable stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You need to see your doctor to find out what's causing these pains before you can get rid of them.

Question 6

what is a cause for recurring stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Many causes : Recommend seeing your doctor for a full GI work-up.

Question 7

what are the most common causes of stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Many: It could be food sensitivity, allergies, lactose intolerance (dairy problem) too much food, gas, blockage of some sort, malabsorption, type of food, etc. Keep a food journal and see if you can identify if a particular type of food is the problem. Could be a gallbladder, liver, or pancreas problem as well. Best to have it evaluated by a physician.

Question 8

can cdiff cause stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

C. diff: Clostridia difficile typically causes a hemorrhagic colitis which is not particularly painful. It might be associated with some crampy pain or other symptoms, but as a single symptom of this disease, pain would be a bit unusual. Predisposing factors like prior antibiotic therapy or immune supresssion should be taken into account also. If in doubt, there are readily available stool tests.

Question 9

can alcohol cause stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Absolutely, due to irritation & inflammation (gastritis).

Question 10

why does rice cause stomach pain?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Rice would be an unlikely cause.

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