Question 1

what causes stomach cramps?

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Food poisoning:      You may have eaten something that has caused food poisoning. Under cooked chicken, lettuce from a salad bar, or poorly prepaed green beans. Often it is caused by a virus that causes an infection in your stomach. 
     If you are vomiting alot and /or have diarrhea, you may need to see a doctor to be evaluated and treated.

Question 2

i have stomach cramps, feel nauseous and shivery?

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Other symptoms: Do you have any other symptoms?
When do.these symptoms.present. before eating or after? Please get a sugar level test done. Any other medical history of chronic association?

Question 3

can diverticulosis cause stomach cramps?

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Diverticulosis, no.: Diverticulosis should not cause any symptoms you'd notice day to day.  Diverticulitis, an infection of the diverticuli, could cause bad stomach cramps along with fever and diarrhea.  If your symptoms are in between these two extremes, then maybe something else is causing them.

Question 4

does penicillin cause stomach cramps and gas?

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Yes indeed: Oral penicillin and related antibiotics (e.g. ampicillin, amoxicillin, and others) indeed can cause such symptoms by their effect on intestinal bacteria. If severe or if serious diarrhea, contact the doctor who prescribed it. Don't stop or change treatment except with doctor's advice.

Question 5

what to do if tetracycline and stomach cramps?

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Tetracycline side ef: If you are experiencing abdominal cramping and you feel it is due to the tetracycline, then a call or visit to your doctor to report the symptoms . Assuming a different antibiotic is prescribed, stop the tetracycline.

Question 6

what part of the stomach cramps during sports?

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Hmmmm?: In high activity sports or in sports requiring abdominal muscle use, it is the muscles that usually cramp.  This can be due to use and Lactic Acid buildup or could be due to electrolyte issues.  Just fatigue can be the source too.  Usually not the stomach (digestive sac) that is causing the pain unless it is the pangs of hunger that are hurting.  Stay well hydrated!

Question 7

can you have ibs without having stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Not really: By definition, irritable bowel syndrome (ibd) must include abdominal pain or discomfort of some sort along with diarrhea and/or constipation. If there is no pain we generally refer to the diseases as functional diarrhea or constipation. This is done primarily for classification for research purposes.

Question 8

could diverticulosis cause severe stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis, no.: Diverticulosis should not cause any symptoms you'd notice day to day.  Diverticulitis, an infection of the diverticuli, could cause bad stomach cramps along with fever and diarrhea.  If your symptoms are in between these two extremes, then maybe something else is causing them.

Question 9

why is it when i drink water i have stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Temp & amount: Some people r not able 2 drink ice cold water & prefer tap or room temp. Try these options 2 see if one is more tolerable. Also the amount, don't drink a liter in an hour, spread ur intake over the day in smaller amounts. Some find flavor is more tolerable. There r many no cal additives that give flavor with no cals.

Question 10

what should i do for a fever and bad stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor ASAP: There could be some very serious life threatening causes of your complaints.See your pcp as soon as possible /go to emergency room.

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