Pain is a sign that something is going on in our body. And stomach aches will reveal the fact that there is something going wrong in the tummy. Usually the pain may be due to eating a harmful dish, getting hit against tummy and much more reasons. There are so many organs in the abdomen and symptoms will vary depending upon the region of pain. Some of the reasons for tummy problems are:

When bacteria or viruses enter a human system, body tries to get rid of them by vomiting or diarrhea. Food poisoning is the main reason through which bacteria and virus enter our body. Certain bacterial infections may lead to pneumonia, strep throat or any toxic shock syndrome. Virus can be contagious in most of the cases. It is hard to get rid of this. Constipation is another reason for tummy trouble. Not having enough fiber and fluids can be a reason for this. Certain food items cannot be digested by the organ system. This may lead to irritation. This is called food intolerance. Problems in reproductive organs may also lead to this. Testicular injuries are one which causes stomach ache in boys and during ectopic pregnancy women may have abdominal pain.  There are other diseases which allow germs to settle on intestine wall and block their functionalities.

It is better to see a doctor if one has a prolong stomach ache. It may be due to food poisoning. People with diabetes have more probability to get stomach ache. To avoid most stomach ache problems, follow these tips.

• Always wash your hands before and after eating.
• Drink boiled water.
• If you are allergic towards certain food items, avoid eating them.
• Do not over eat.

Take utmost care in your health to live happily. Use preventive measures to avoid problems.