Eat smaller, lighter meals; avoid spicy/greasy foods, alcohol, coffee, and fizzy drinks; stay hydrated; consider probiotics; pause irritating vitamins; use simple antacid if needed.
Visit nearest physician.
Hello Naffre Thanks for sharing your symptoms. Painful hunger pangs and digestive problems can have several common causes, such as gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), acid reflux, peptic ulcers, or even simple indigestion. Sometimes, skipping meals, irregular eating, stress, or certain foods (spicy, oily, or acidic) can trigger these symptoms.
To help relieve your discomfort: - Try eating small, frequent meals instead of large ones. - Avoid spicy, oily, or acidic foods, as well as caffeine and carbonated drinks. - Drink plenty of water, but avoid drinking large amounts at once. - Don’t lie down immediately after eating. - You can try over-the-counter antacids for temporary relief, but don’t use them long-term without a doctor’s advice.
Rx- Pantop dsr - once a day before breakfast for 3 day’s Rifaximin 400 mg - once a day after food for 3 days
Thank you
Hello,
Most likely due to post-infectious stomach/intestine irritation plus overeating and vitamins irritating the stomach. This is common and usually improves within 1–3 weeks.
Eat smaller, lighter meals; avoid spicy/greasy foods, alcohol, coffee, and fizzy drinks; stay hydrated; consider probiotics; pause irritating vitamins; use simple antacid if needed.
See your gastroenterologist if severe pain, fever, vomiting, blood/black stool, weight loss, or if symptoms persist beyond 3 week
stomach irritation / gastritis or post-infectious gut sensitivity, can last 2–4 weeks.
Stress/anxiety can worsen symptoms and even cause chills.
Skipping meals or eating irregularly can also trigger strong “hunger pains.”
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Painful hunger pangs you’re experiencing can have several potential causes, and assessing them involves understanding your overall health context and symptoms. The sensation of hunger pains occurs often due to the stomach being empty, increased gastric acid production, or contractions of the stomach that come with hunger. However, if these feelings are painful rather than just uncomfortable, there might be a few other things going on. One common cause is gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach lining, potentially triggered by an infection like H. pylori or long-term use of NSAIDs. Another possibility might be peptic ulcers or acid reflux disease, where stomach acid irritates the stomach lining or esophagus, leading to pain that might mimic intense hunger pangs. Gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can also be linked with stomach pain, although they would usually come with other symptoms like bloating or changes in bowel movements. It’s necessary to pay attention to red-flag symptoms like vomiting blood, significant weight loss, or severe, persistent pain, as these require immediate medical attention. To relieve the discomfort in a non-urgent scenario, try eating smaller, more frequent meals, steering clear of irritants like spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol. Over-the-counter antacids or H2 blockers may help in reducing stomach acid and discomfort as well. However, if these symptoms persist, or if you notice any of the previously mentioned red flags, see a healthcare provider for a more in-depth evaluation, potentially including tests like an endoscopy to identify the root cause properly. A tailored treatment plan can be developed thereafter based on specific findings, and it’s important you don’t just rely on self-medication if the pain is persistent or severe.
