What happens to stomachaches in the afternoon?

Stomach pain in the afternoon and evening may be related to chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.

1. Chronic gastritis

is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, autoimmunity, duodenal-gastric reflux and other factors. It can be manifested as abdominal fullness discomfort, pain, nausea, etc. in the afternoon and evening.

2. Gastric ulcer

is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gastric mucosa digestion caused by gastric acid. It can be manifested as stomach pain in the afternoon and evening, post-meal fullness discomfort, loss of appetite, etc.

3. Duodenal ulcer

is caused by excessive secretion of gastric acid and weakened defense function of duodenal mucosa. It can be manifested as abdominal pain, acid reflux, loss of appetite, etc. in the afternoon and evening on an empty stomach.