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Understanding and Managing Abdominal Pain Caused by Stress in the Stomach

Health April 26, 2024 11:38 am

Abdominal pain when it has been diagnosed that it is not gastritis. And it is not caused by not eating the food on time. (There is no stomach ulcer) but it is a command of the brain. This type of symptom is called “Stress in the stomach.” The more stressed he is, the more he stimulates his stomach to twist. and secrete more gastric juice than normal This causes the mucus in the stomach to become unbalanced and causes irritation in the abdominal cavity. Therefore it is clear that stress does not only cause damage to the mind. But it can also affect our physical health problems.

Therefore, if you feel that you are too stressed. You should find activities that help relieve stress. Relax by exercising, reading, listening to music, drawing, planting trees, meditating, cooking or finding your favorite hobby. To help reduce stress and anxiety

6 great ways to eliminate stress

Correct the cause of stress We need to find out what the cause is. Most people tend to let themselves get stressed. Until it is corrected and eventually becomes a chronic disease, like “stomach stress disorder”. Therefore, to overcome stress according to the psychologist’s model, there are 6 simple methods:

  • Observe yourself
  • Are we angry, upset, upset, or stubborn about something? Or you have symptoms of being able to eat less, having difficulty passing urine, not being able to sleep, etc. because of these symptoms your body is showing? It’s a sign telling us we’re “stressed” if we notice and explore it quickly. We can relax and deal with stress quickly. Learn to calm down faster. Release stress faster.

  • take it easy
  • There are many ways to relax your mind. Methods recommended by psychologists And the easiest way is to control your breathing. “Take a breath. Take a long breath.” If we breathe slower and deeper, our body will receive quality oxygen. Calm down. Clear mind. Be more aware in thinking and solving problems better and stress can be reduced as a result

  • Find activities you like and be happy.
  • We should do activities that make us feel rested, happy and fun, such as shopping, traveling to various places we want to go, to the seaside, to the mountains, or going to watch movies, listen to music, exercise, sit and relax in bars, eat in restaurants, good atmosphere, read a book to relax. Make time for yourself to do these activities that you enjoy. To reduce the stress that may occur

  • Find the cause and find a solution.
  • We need to find out where the source of stress comes from. Why did it happen? For example, from work, from a supervisor. from colleagues Consider consulting with company leaders. To change or move Helps relieve stress. To find a way to resolve the accumulated stress. Or stress caused by family or spouses, they could try working with a psychologist. Do psychotherapy for families and couples to find solutions together, etc.

  • Vent to your closest friends People we trust
  • If we have close friends who understand us Open your heart and tell those close to you. To relax the stories that stress us Even if the person listening can’t help us at that moment. But sharing stories with people you trust will listen to you. And there are people who listen carefully. It makes us feel like someone understands. There are people who share our feelings. But in case of suffering I don’t know who to tell. You can tell your psychiatrist or psychologist.

  • Seek advice from a psychiatrist
  • A good solution is treatment. You should consult a medical specialist for additional diagnosis. To find the cause and receive proper treatment, BMHH Hospital has specialized psychiatrists and psychologists who are always ready to provide services.

    Let’s check these symptoms that we have. Is it stomach stress?

    • Abdominal pain in the epigastric region on an empty stomach
    • Chest pain, indigestion
    • Feeling of nausea, vomiting
    • Stomach tightness, bloating, acid belching.
    • I can’t sleep, I can’t sleep well

    How to prevent gastric stress

    • He doesn’t have to be stressed.
    • Eat meals on time and complete all 3 meals. The amount of food in each meal should not be excessive.
    • Don’t eat spicy food.
    • Avoid fatty foods, fried foods and easily digestible foods such as fish.
    • Train regularly
    • Abstain from alcohol

    The best way to prevent stomach stress is to distance yourself from stress as much as possible. Changing work habits and daily life to avoid the risk of stomach stress.

    Dr. Ariyaporn Tangchiwinsirikul, psychiatrist

    BMHH Hospital – Bangkok Mental Health Hospital

    Source: ChomPR

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