Why does your stomach hurt after eating? Gastroentrologist Dr Devika Madhu reveals 9 possible causes

Gastroenterologist Dr Devika Madhu, associate consultant at KIMSHEALTH Thiruvananthapuram, identifies 9 possible causes of postprandial abdominal pain.

Postprandial pain refers to physical changes after eating and may signal a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.

Abdominal pain after eating can stem from causes like constipation, which may be aggravated by prolonged sitting on the toilet.

The location of the pain may not reveal its actual source, as it could come from outside the digestive system.

Dr Madhu advises seeking medical care for unexplained, severe, or persistent abdominal pain rather than relying on home remedies.