What can cause stomach pain and a headache?
Headache and stomach pain are two symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions. Causes can include stress, migraines, and some infections.
Stress
Share on PinterestStress is a possible cause of stomach pain and a headache.
Stress can have physical effects on the body and can affect mood and emotions. Symptoms vary from person to person.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, long-term stress can lead to:
- digestive disorders
- headaches
- sleep disorders
Learn more about how stress can affect the body here.
Treatment
Different people can manage stress in different ways.
Some may make changes to their diet, exercise, and sleeping habits.
A person may seek professional help to treat severe or long-term stress. These techniques can include therapies and medication.
Learn more about how to treat and manage stress here.
Influenza
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness that occurs due to influenza viruses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that a person can experience headaches, while other symptoms could include diarrhea and vomiting. However, these appear to be more common in children.
Other flu symptoms include:
- cough
- sore throat
- muscle and body aches
- fatigue
- chills
- runny nose
- stuffy nose
A person may also experience a fever.
Treatment
Flu is contagious, so a person with this condition should stay home and avoid contact with other people if possible.
They should also:
- rest
- drink plenty of fluids
- take OTC painkillers
Some people have a higher risk for complications of flu, including young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with an underlying health condition.
Antiviral drugs can help reduce symptoms and prevent complications.
Viral gastroenteritis
Viral gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is a gut infection that occurs due to a virus.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), common viruses that cause viral gastroenteritis include:
- norovirus
- rotavirus
- adenovirus
- astrovirus
Symptoms can include:
- abdominal cramps and pain
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- fever
The CDC state that the norovirus can cause headaches, while symptoms typically begin 12–48 hours after contact with the virus.
My grandpa is 68 years old and is having cramps in his head and cramps in his stomach. Wut could be the reason? He’s having 2 stints put in tomorrow
my daughter experienced headache and stomach pain with swallowed what can ido? If we visit a dr for consulting her, what kind of a dr she need?
I just started having these problems nd my chest also hurts so If I go 2 see a doctor witch doctor should I go to ?
I have been having lower ab pain and headache for a long time going to the Dr that don’t seem to find my problem.
I hear you. My headache is so bad…I can’t function anymore.
Same here.
I have a constant headache with stomach pain too when I’m stressed.
I find that Kool headache strips help relieve the headache
Same here ,I’m under going tests at the moment to find out why hopefully they have an answer ,my oldest son is a trans man and has mood disorder it’s hard work and I have a younger son too.
I feel the same way. Bad pressure headaches. Nausea. Abdominal pain too. Feeling very tired.. doctors can’t find anything the matter with me except for some consitpation..
I am having similar problems with stomach pains and bad headaches but no sore throat or coughing. The doctor has ran test but nothing showed up. I am worried about colon cancer as I have not yet had colonoscopy but the early symptoms don’t say anything about bad headaches. I hope you find the cure for your symptoms as well. Merry Christmas!!