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What Causes Recurrent Stomach Pain And Cramps After Eating?

Hi, my son is 16 and has stomach pains everyday for several months, he's hungry, eats a little and then gets cramps and upset stomach and has to go to the bathroom within 1/2 hour of eating. In the last couple of days he eats, gets cramps, goes to the bathroom and is vomiting. I'm scared for him what can it be?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of recurrent stomach pain and cramps after eating. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance. Acidity can also cause pain . Drink plenty of fluids. You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meal and keep your head elevated while lying down. You should take Probiotics such as lactobacillus as well like yogurt in diet. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history . Doctor may also order special test to find out food intolerance .Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. You should eat light and non spicy. You should avoid food like seafood and nuts.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Recurrent Stomach Pain And Cramps After Eating?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of recurrent stomach pain and cramps after eating. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like gastroenteritis , intestinal ileus, food poisoning , irritable bowel syndrome , lactose intolerance. Acidity can also cause pain . Drink plenty of fluids. You should take proper course of antacid along with proton pump inhibitors. You should take antacid after every meal and keep your head elevated while lying down. You should take Probiotics such as lactobacillus as well like yogurt in diet. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history . Doctor may also order special test to find out food intolerance .Doctor may prescribe laxative , ornidazole or albendazole along with ranitidine. You should eat light and non spicy. You should avoid food like seafood and nuts. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari