A burning stomach pain can be a sign of problems occurring inside your stomach; problems like inflammation, alcohol abuse, gastritis, excess production of acid which causes ulcers or heartburn in your stomach's lining and overeating.
You can use Over-The-Counter medications to relieve the burning.
But if the sensation is severe or persistent, you will need evaluation followed by treatment from your doctor.
Here is a list of the top conditions that can cause that unwanted, burning sensation in your stomach:
1. Poor digestion
If you eat too much or too quickly it can cause a stomach ache.
This is your tummy’s way of telling you there is enough food in your body and to stop eating.
At the same time, that burning in your stomach can also be a sign that you are getting dehydrated and your body is trying to break down all of the food.
2. Food allergies
You may have a food allergy if you feel a hot, burning sensation in your stomach shortly after eating, even if you only eat a small amount of food.
You might have intolerance to certain foods if the burning in your stomach comes on gradually, if it only happens when you eat a lot of food or if you eat certain types of food.
3. Lactose intolerance
The burning sensation in your stomach can also come from the body’s inability to digest milk and dairy products.
If you arelactose intolerant and eat dairy products, you will feel a burning sensation because the lactose blocks your ability to digest food.
4. Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful, open sores found in the inner lining of the stomach. Stomach acid is necessary to help break down foods, but when it comes into contact with open sores, it causes a very painful, burning sensation.
Many people feel the pain of stomach ulcers in the evening because that is when their stomachs are empty.
5. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
GERD is chronic indigestion that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and makes its way into the mouth.
This usually happens because the stomach is not properly breaking down food. The reflux of stomach acids irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes GERD.
6. Bacterial infections
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium interferes with digestion and causes a form of gastritis similar to heartburn; it could also be responsible for the burning sensation in your stomach. H. pylori bacterium is a relatively common bacterial infection that breaks down the protective lining of your stomach.
7. Reaction to medication
Taking anti-inflammatory and non-steroidal drugs for pain or headaches can increase one’s risk of developing gastritis, which causes the burning feeling in the stomach. “Aspirin” and “Ibuprofen” are two popular non-steroidal drugs that can lead to stomach pain.
8. Constipation
If you are not regular, or if you haven’t had abowel movement in several days, you could feel a burning sensation in your stomach.
That’s because the stool can harden in your intestines, which puts painful pressure on your digestive tract. This gets even more painful after eating because the digestive tract begins to fill up.
9. Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendixthat can be mistaken for stomach burning.
Appendicitis causes a shooting pain down the lower right side of the stomach, especially after eating.
Natural Remedies for Alleviating the Burning Sensation in Your Stomach
One of the best ways to deal with that burning sensation in your stomach is to maintain a healthy diet.
Also, make sure you aren’t eating or drinking right before you lay down to sleep. You might as well, want to cut back on alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods and smoking.
In general, doctors advise:
- Avoiding trigger foods
- Not eating big meals before bedtime
- Elevating the head while sleeping
- Losing weight
Source; Healthy and Natural World