Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Anxiety can cause stomach pain that feels like cramps, nausea, or heartburn. The brain and gut communicate through nerves, linking anxiety to stomach symptoms.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. While it’s often linked to emotional turmoil, it can also manifest in physical symptoms. One common yet often overlooked symptom of stress is stomach pain. Many ...

Many people with tummy issues know all too well that when they are stressed out: Their tummy bothers them more. Some people feel nauseous or get horrible reflux and heartburn. Others feel terribly ...

A bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis connects your stomach and brain. If you have depression or anxiety, the gut-brain axis makes it possible for these conditions to affect your gut and ...

That burning sensation in your stomach might not be from your morning coffee or spicy lunch – it could be stress eating away at your digestive system, literally. While most people blame their stomach ...

Whether you’re dealing with a dull ache, sharp pain in your abdomen or something in between, you’re likely wondering “Why does my stomach hurt?” Common culprits for GI pain can range from simply ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...