Stomach ache
Most stomach aches are not anything serious and will go away after a few days.
Common causes of stomach ache
These are some common types of stomach ache and what may be causing them. But see a GP if you're unsure and worried.
A pharmacist can help with stomach ache
Speak to a pharmacist about:
- what might be causing your stomach ache
- treatments that might help
- medicines for constipation and indigestion
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- a stomach ache came on very suddenly or is severe
- it hurts when you touch your stomach
- you're vomiting blood or your vomit looks like ground coffee
- your poo is bloody or black and sticky and extremely smelly
- you cannot pee
- you cannot poo or fart
- you cannot breathe
- you have chest pain
- you have diabetes and you're vomiting
- someone has collapsed
Other causes of stomach ache
Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.