Typical symptoms of stomach pain include a feeling of pressure or fullness in the upper abdomen, acid regurgitation, heartburn, latent nausea and stabbing pains that often radiate to the left or upwards. Some people also complain of so-called fasting pain or discomfort that occurs directly during or after eating. These symptoms can vary in severity depending on the cause. It is particularly important to localize the symptoms correctly - because it is not always the stomach that is actually behind the symptoms. A differentiated assessment can help to initiate the appropriate treatment.

Stomach pain can be triggered by a variety of factors. The most common causes include an unbalanced diet, excessive consumption of coffee or alcohol, stress, taking certain medications, an infection with Helicobacter pylori and digestive problems caused by insufficient chewing. Hyperacidity or hypoacidity of the stomach can also cause symptoms. However, the actual cause often lies in the intestines - for example, due to impaired intestinal flora or poor pre-digestion in the mouth. In order to alleviate stomach pain in the long term, it is important to identify the exact cause and treat it holistically.