Definition of stomachachenext
as in cramps
abdominal pain especially when focused in the digestive organs all that fried food gave me a stomachache

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Recent Examples of stomachache If these issues aren’t addressed by a mental health professional, some teens may turn to substances as well as withdraw from peers or family, or develop physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomachaches, and sleep disturbances, says Waitt. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026 Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Children might also experience a loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or physical pain, such as stomachaches. Keisha M. Wint, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 Young children often complain of physical symptoms such as stomachaches, develop separation anxiety, and regress to earlier behaviors like bed-wetting. Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stomachache
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cramps
Noun
  • Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Edgewater defensive tackle Wes Hendry walks off the field with cramps.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachache. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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