Hi, my stomach is very bloated and painful. it feels like menstrual pain even though it is not close to my period.

There are many: potential causes for the symptoms you are reporting. If they persist for more than 24 hours it would be important to be evaluated by a health care professional. Make an appointment for evaluation based on that timing.

Gastritis : You may have inflammation of of the lining of the stomach which may be caused y a virus or by something you ate. It will probably respond to a H2 antagonist such as Tagamet and a soft diet. Good Luck