Hungry abdominal pains, regardless of the factors that provoke them, have a common name - gastralgia. Often a person feels discomfort in the area of the left hypochondrium.
Why can hunger pain occur?
The causes of this condition, as a rule, are in the pathologies of the digestive system. If the entrance or cardinal part in the stomach is damaged, discomfort intensifies on the left behind the sternum. In these cases, a person usually wants to eat. In this case, it is enough to take a small portion of food: a piece of bread, a cracker or candy. So hunger pains usually go away quickly. The symptoms that accompany this condition do not always clearly determine the clinical picture of the pathology that provoked it. An objective assessment of the disease is given if other signs are present. It should be said discomfort or soreness can occur not only when the stomach itself is affected. When assessing the condition, it is necessary to take into account the presence of other manifestations: heartburn, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, bloating.
The effect of nutrition on the gastrointestinal tract
Experts note that the hungry pain in the stomach is stronger, the more pronounced the pathological process itself. However, for example, with prolonged gastritis in a chronic course, discomfort may not manifest itself very intensely. Nevertheless, such sensations are the first signal to visit a doctor. One of the main components of therapeutic measures for gastrointestinal disorders is considered a diet. If a hungry stomach pain occurs regularly, it is necessary to limit the intake of food, which can strengthen it. As a rule, it is recommended to abandon fatty, salty, spicy. It is advisable to add vegetables and fruits to the diet. In more detail about which products can be consumed and which not, the dietitian will tell.
What does a hungry stomach pain say at night?
The intensity of sensations can be different depending on the time of day. If hunger, for example, intensifies at night and is accompanied by soreness, then this may be due to hormonal failure, namely a change in the concentration of leptin or melatonin. In many cases, during the day, a person does not have a special desire to eat or there is no appetite at all. Often the rhythm of the night-day is broken in the body. Discomfort at night in many people is accompanied by insomnia. If a person goes to bed early, then he always wakes up with a feeling of hunger, an unpleasant pulling feeling in his stomach. The condition goes away if you eat something.
Other conditions that cause discomfort
In some cases, a person consciously suppresses hunger during the day. Subsequently, this leads to disruptions in the digestive tract, which are manifested by a strong desire to eat after eight or nine in the evening. At night, hunger, accompanied by soreness, can also indicate violations in the secretion of gastric juice and be based on psychological disorders. In these cases, the doctor may recommend a visit to a psychologist. A hungry stomach pain at night is sometimes the result of depression and overstrain. For many people in this state, food is a sedative. Such an unorganized meal can lead to obesity.
What to do if discomfort occurs?
Experts strongly recommend getting rid of night hunger. First of all, you need to adjust the diet. In this case, you will have to fight not only with weaknesses, but also to correct the habits of the whole organism. Often, a change in diet is accompanied by increased soreness. In these cases, you can use traditional medicine recipes. For example, infusions of chamomile, lemon balm, and St. John's wort have a beneficial, calming effect on the digestive system (and in general, on the entire body). Experts also recommend playing sports, moving more. When burning calories, appetite appears after several hours or even earlier. In the mornings, it is recommended to do exercises, and an easy run will not hurt. A healthy desire to eat will begin to appear just in time for dinner. Doctors recommend taking additional vitamins: full-fledged complexes of micro and macro elements help stabilize metabolic processes. All these measures should be carried out at the initial stages of the manifestation of the pathological condition. However, if there is a significant increase in body weight against the background of nightly meals, then you should consult a specialist.
Treatment
Many people, even noticing irregularities in the digestive system, deliberately ignore the manifestations and are in no hurry to visit a doctor. Meanwhile, hungry pains (especially after eating) can indicate the presence of an ulcer. In case of untimely seeking help from a doctor, violations can lead to serious consequences. You should not bring your body to a state where surgical intervention is required. As already mentioned, soreness can be the result of stressful situations. In this regard, it is recommended to protect yourself from emotional overload. Experts insist on a serious attitude to therapeutic measures. Particular attention must be paid to diet. There are special diets to normalize the activity of the digestive tract. With timely access to a doctor, medication, and in many cases surgical intervention, can be avoided. The neglect of the disease can lead to the need for a complete rejection of your favorite food.