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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why is it that my gut/stomach hurts more than my legs, after a certain point when i m running/jogging?

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Dr. Roger Hans
34 years experience
Side "stich": Very possible your stomach pain is called a stich. It develops when you have a disparity between the amount of oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output. Try stopping and then starting at a slower pace.
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