Why Does My Stomach Hurt?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Gastritis
Our food is digested by juices that are produced in our bodies and secreted into the stomach. These juices help us to break down the food that we eat and, in order for this to happen, they are acidic in nature. The juices are acidic enough to slowly break down organic matter, but our stomach is protected by a special lining.
The juices can sometimes still get through the stomachs lining, however, and this can cause it to become quite irritated. This is a condition known as gastritis, and it is usually bought on by excess alcohol, bacterial infections, stress, and some painkillers.
Advertisement
