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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomachache
cramps
Noun
  • People infected with salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach cramps, the CDC said.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • When play resumed Ollie Gordon II, who left the game with cramps in the third quarter, returned to the field.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Stomachache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachache. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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