Anxiety stomach pain often feels like stomach cramps which can be sharp, intense and come and go and the anxiety stomach pain also can cause a feeling of nausea or even a general feeling of unease or tightness.
Anxiety stomach pain is often described as feeling you have butterflies in your stomach and can also cause a feeling churning.
Some people with anxiety stomach pain also have indigestion, bloating or even changes in their appetite and some people with anxiety stomach pain may also have constipation or even diarrhea.
Anxiety related stomach pain often manifests as a general discomfort or cramping feeling in your abdominal region and it's not just limited to one specific area as anxiety stomach pain can also be felt throughout your stomach area.
Some people with anxiety related stomach pain may also feel the pain in their upper abdomen or epigastric region or on the left side or below your ribcage.
The anxiety stomach pain should go away on it's own when the anxiety reduces but if it gets worse or does not go away you should see a doctor.
Emotional and anxiety stomach aches are often described as a sharp pain that comes and goes and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as headaches, dizziness or fatigue.
If the stomachache is accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, it is likely a clinical stomachache.
Several over the counter medications can help you deal with vomiting or one or more of the side effects of a nervous or anxiety stomach ache or pain, like nausea, diarrhea, or acidity, including Alka-Seltzer, Emetrol, Mylanta, Pepto-Bismal, Similac, or Tums.