Why does my stomach hurt after eating?

Stomach pain after eating is often from indigestion, gas/bloating, or a food trigger like dairy, gluten, spicy foods, or greasy meals. It can also come from acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, ulcers, IBS, gallstones, or slow stomach emptying.

Common reasons:

• Eating too much or too fast
• Food intolerance or allergy
• Acid irritation after meals
• Upper-right pain after fatty food can point to gallstones

What to try:

• Eat smaller meals
• Eat slowly and chew well
• Keep a food diary
• Avoid lying down for 2 hours after eating

Get urgent care if you have severe or sudden pain, fever, vomiting, black or bloody stool, weight loss, jaundice, or trouble swallowing.