Causes

• Indigestion: Indigestion or overeating causes many mild stomachaches
• Gastroenteritis: A viral infection of the intestines causes stomach cramps as well as vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Food Poisoning: Severe vomiting and/or diarrhea lasting less than 12 hours is often due to bacterial overgrowth in unrefrigerated foods
• Constipation: The need to pass a BM causes lower abdominal cramps
• Strep: A strep throat causes up to 10% of acute abdominal pain
• Serious Causes: These include appendicitis, kidney infections and intussusception