Your stomach may not be the problem—even when your stomach is where you feel it.
Bloating, abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel habits, and feeling unusually full can have many possible causes. And when symptoms keep returning, repeatedly blaming the last thing you ate may keep you from getting useful answers.
The pattern matters.
When does it happen? How long does it last? What makes it better or worse? Are there other symptoms happening at the same time?
Those details can help your doctor see a bigger picture than “my stomach hurts.”
If digestive symptoms keep interrupting your normal routine, stop normalizing them. Schedule a digestive health evaluation with Mark Davidson, MD.