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Question #18942
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reason for stomach infection - #18942

Pooja

I am really worried about my health right now. A couple of weeks ago, I started having this really intense stomach pain, like a dull ache that wouldn’t go away, and then I started feeling nauseous and had diarrhea. It was pretty awful. I went to the doctor, and after some tests, they said it could be a stomach infection but didn't really go into detail about the reason for stomach infection. I’m like wondering, what could’ve caused this? Did I eat tainted food? I mean, I did eat out at a new place that week, and I’m kinda freaking out thinking about it. Is there a common reason for stomach infection that maybe I haven't heard of? I also heard something about bacteria or viruses, but aren't there other potential causes too? Like, could stress contribute somehow? That’s been a factor in my life lately. I keep thinking, what’s the real reason for stomach infection, and how can I avoid this in the future? Is it always food related, or can other things play a role too? Any advice or insights would really help ease my mind here!

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