Question 1

why do our stomaches rumble/hurt if we haven't ate in a while?

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Normal: Our bodies tell us when the stomach and intestine need food for our needs.  Our intestines are working all the time, even when we don't eat.  Our intestines share in the work of immunity protection, reacting to what we eat and what we have exposure to.

Question 2

what is sour stomach?

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Stomach upset: "sour stomach" means stomach upset, due to both acid & non-acid causes, slow emptying of the stomach, h.Pylori infection, atrophic & hypersecretory problems. Try acid blockers & diet modification, alcohol & tobacco cessation. If recurrent, unresponsive, or worsens then get help. Sometimes heart disease, gynecologic issues, kidney/bladder, intestinal, pancreas/gallbladder can all present similarly.

Question 3

what is a high stomach?

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Hiatus hernia.: I'm not completely sure what you mean, but you could be referring to a hiatus hernia, which is a condition where the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest  through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. This can cause shortness of breath, coughing, vomiting, and severe reflux. It often requires correction with surgery.

Question 4

what is a stomach spasm?

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There is no such thi: I do not know what you mean. Are you having stomach ache? In case you are having persistent pain in your belly(more than one week), you should go see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

why is hurting my stomach?

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Anything: Most people think their whole abdomen is their stomach, but the stomach is in the upper middle or upper left of the abdomen.  If your lower abdomen hurts, that could be your skin, muscles, bladder, uterus, or intestines. If the upper part of your abdomen hurts, it could be acid reflux, pancreatitis, or other problems. See a doctor for an assessment.

Question 6

i feel pain in my stomach?

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Some possibilities: If one has uncomfortable tummy pain, and is normally in good health, the possibilities include:  gastritis or excess acidity, stomach flu viruses, strep throat, appendicitis (usually has fever), gall stones, constipation (crampy), etc...  Most people with moderate or bad pains, meaning more than mild pain, need a doctor's evaluation to be sure it is not appendicitis, which would need a surgeon.

Question 7

tightening of the stomach?

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Need context: With such a vague symptom, it is impossible to give a good answer unless we know the context of the pain (when, where exactly, how painful, etc, etc). See your doctor!

Question 8

what causes noisy stomach?

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Normally: This is just gas passing through your intestines. Normal digestion can be heard as a noisy stomach, or if you have increased gas or increased movement in your intestines, you can have increased noise.

Question 9

what causes stomach spasms?

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Stomach spasms?: The list is lengthy.   Do you experience them regularly?   Have you noticed a pattern after you eat certain foods?  How long has this been going on?    Please resubmit with more details. I wish you the best.

Question 10

what causes stomach spasam?

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Depends : Stomach spasm and " spastic colon" are outdated names for irritable bowel syndrome. This is characterized by cramps episodic belly pain that is associated with diarrhea and/or constipation. Frequently, pain will lessen after a BM.  A safe and effective means if managing this without prescription medication is to use a fiber supplement (psyllium) twice a day with plenty of fluid.

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