Abdominal pain is commonly referred to as stomach ache.

Stomachaches can be due to indigestion, trapped wind, overeating, smoking, a viral or bacterial infection.

If the stomach ache is sudden and severe in a particular area of your belly, it could be due to more serious causes like appendicitis, ulcers, gallstones or kidney stones.

HOW TO TREAT AT HOME

• Sip water

• Avoid solid food for a few hours

• Avoid milk and other dairy products

SEE YOUR GP IF YOU HAVE:

• Fever
  

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting that persists for a few hours

• Severe pain 

GO TO THE A&E IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING:

• Sudden and severe pain

• Sweating and breathlessness

• Vomiting that does not subside

• Blood in your vomit

• Bloody or black stools