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It pulls, presses or stings – stomach cramps are severe, colicky stomach pains that usually only last for a few seconds, but occur several times in a row. The spasms are so painful that the sufferer thinks something is tearing inside. They are annoying and occur differently from time to time, the particular cause is particularly important. The place where the cramping pain appears is always the same: the stomach is hidden on the left side of the trunk under the left costal arch. If you feel pain at this point, there is a stomach problem behind the symptoms. On the other hand, if the pain is deeper and more central, intestinal problems can be the cause.
Both the triggers for stomach cramps and stomach pain are often not only very diverse, but also difficult to diagnose. A disease such as diabetes , stomach cancer, stomach ulcer or gastric mucosal inflammation (gastritis) , infections of the gastrointestinal tract, an irritable stomach, flatulence, poor nutrition, alcohol, stress or medication are possible reasons behind the common disease. The muscles of the stomach relax and cramp, the person affected feels a sharp pain in the stomach area.
The sensitive nerve cells in the gastrointestinal area can quickly trigger cramps if they are highly sensitive to stimuli, which can be considered as another cause. Natural bodily processes such as filling or movement of the stomach and intestines are perceived as strong by hypersensitive nerves. The result: the nerve cells rebel, so that the affected person experiences pain perceptions such as stomach cramps or severe abdominal pain.
A tense or relaxed stomach musculature can additionally influence the development of stomach cramps. If the chyme is not transported properly, the pain receptors are activated and pain in the stomach area occurs.
