Nandani Sarin
When we feel hungry, there can be many reasons for stomach pain, out of which there are some main reasons
Increased gastric acid
When you're hungry, your stomach produces gastric acid to digest food. If you don't eat anything, this acid can irritate your stomach lining, causing pain
Empty stomach
When your stomach is empty, it contracts and may cause cramps, leading to pain
Stomach muscle cramps
Stomach muscles contract to digest food. When you are hungry, these muscles contract even on an empty stomach, which can cause cramps and pain
Gastric ulcers
Gastric ulcers are sores in the stomach lining. On an empty stomach, these sores can become more irritated, leading to increased pain
Gas and indigestion
If you eat something on an empty stomach that is difficult for you to digest, you may get gas and indigestion, which can cause stomach pain
Food allergies or intolerances
If you have an allergy or intolerance to a particular food, eating that food on an empty stomach can cause stomach pain, cramps and other symptoms