Stomach ache and no appetite

Gastroenteritis can cause cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease may cause burning upper abdominal pain and early fullness. COVID-19, influenza, and hepatitis A can reduce appetite during a wider illness. Depression may also reduce interest in food. Persistent pain with weight loss, jaundice, or back pain needs medical review because pancreatic cancer can affect digestion and appetite.

Take frequent sips of fluid and try small portions of simple food. Record pain timing, bowel changes, vomiting, fever, urine colour, and how long eating has been difficult. Avoid alcohol and foods that worsen symptoms. Ask a pharmacist about safe relief, particularly if you have ulcer symptoms or take regular medicines.

Seek urgent care for severe pain, a swollen or rigid abdomen, repeated vomiting, blood or black stool, fainting, confusion, or inability to drink. Arrange review if appetite remains low, pain returns, weight falls, or yellow skin, dark urine, or pale stools appear.

Ask which causes fit your symptom pattern, whether tests are needed, and how to maintain hydration and nutrition. Mention travel, medicines, mood changes, and bowel changes.