People feel the effects of stress and anxiety in many ways. One common symptom is stomachaches. Anxiety can worsen symptoms of abdominal cramps and pain and make you literally feel sick to your stomach.
How do I know if my stomach pain is from stress?
- Upset stomach after eating.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
- Cramping and/or bloating.
- Heartburn.
- Acid reflux.
- Anxious, racing thoughts.
- Mood swings.
- Depression.
What does an anxiety stomach ache feel like?
Common symptoms of a nervous stomach may include: “butterflies” in the stomach. tightness, churning, cramping, knots in the stomach. feeling nervous or anxious.