PrincessKitty
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I've been having stomach pains recently, it hurts so much that I can't eat and I feel like I want to throw up.
Can stress cause stomach pains?
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anomicdeer
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Lately when I get stressed really bad, my stomach hurts. So I believe so.
YES it can - however it might have nothing to do with stress, it might be something else.
You really need to use a process of elimination and go to a doctor and get it checked out - if there is something else wrong and you just put it down to stress you could be in big trouble.
You really need to use a process of elimination and go to a doctor and get it checked out - if there is something else wrong and you just put it down to stress you could be in big trouble.
EntenEller
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I certainly think so. It's important to eat, though, as you don't want to have any problems from that.
Stress can also exacerbate any problems you're experiencing. When I was 14, I had a case of strep throat that progressed into Scarlet Fever and then spread to my stomach. For five years after that, I had a case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome where everything I ate caused me immense stomach pain. There was definitely a stress component to that.
The brain is pretty incredible. If you focus on a body part with enough thought, you can cause yourself to feel pain. I find that stress tends to manifest itself in different ways in the body, but can often target a particular place. I've had periods where my stress caused chest pain, stomach pain, pain in my side, arm pain, etc. I've been to the doctor and was given the all-clear, so I have to assume it's just a manner in which stress manifests in the body.
Stress can also exacerbate any problems you're experiencing. When I was 14, I had a case of strep throat that progressed into Scarlet Fever and then spread to my stomach. For five years after that, I had a case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome where everything I ate caused me immense stomach pain. There was definitely a stress component to that.
The brain is pretty incredible. If you focus on a body part with enough thought, you can cause yourself to feel pain. I find that stress tends to manifest itself in different ways in the body, but can often target a particular place. I've had periods where my stress caused chest pain, stomach pain, pain in my side, arm pain, etc. I've been to the doctor and was given the all-clear, so I have to assume it's just a manner in which stress manifests in the body.
Earthcircle
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Stress causes a broad range of physical symptoms that can resemble other medical conditions. For example, stress related myoclonus can even resemble epilepsy. That said, I think you should see a doctor anyway. You don't know that it's stress.
singing-love
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Yes, it definitely can, I personally suffer from this stress related physical condition. Stress can effect the body in many ways causing all sorts of problems so it is a good idea to see your doctor just to be safe.
nodejesque
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I get horrible stomach cramps and nausea when I am stressed out. I notice that for me, chamomile tea really helps.
PrincessKitty
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sorry for the late reply everyone. also thanks, this really helps 
I would say it can,but putting it down to stress doesn't sound like a great idea to me,stress can cause a lot of things,but nearly every type of internal pain could be put down to stress,you could have a stomach ulcer or something like that which won't go away without a doctor and stress would make it worse,i think if you are having strong pains putting it down to stress isn't too clever,check it out with a doctor.