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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Cramps In Stomach Post Extensive Exercise

Hi I was completing a 16 mile walkathon last Sunday, after half way I had to climb quite a steep hill. I then developed stomach cramp which I have still got but I did struggle and complete the walk. The pain is not subsiding but I am able to sleep in the night. When I ve woke each morning the pain seems to have gone but returns after movement and increases through the day
Tue, 24 Jan 2023
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Hello,

Exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP) is more commonly known to athletes as a stitch, stitch in the side, side cramp, side ache and subcostal pain. Your pain is mainly due to lack of adequate warm up.

A few treatment options are pain relieving medication like NSAIDs Ibuprofen or Naproxen which are to be taken daily twice for 3 days. If you have gastric irritation, you can take tab. Pantoprazole before food. Physical therapy includes mild stretching exercises.

Please do see a physical therapist for learning few stretching exercises that can relieve cramp of muscles and decrease pain. Even with the above measures, if your pain doesn't reduce, you may see a physician for further evaluation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Cramps In Stomach Post Extensive Exercise

Hello, Exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP) is more commonly known to athletes as a stitch, stitch in the side, side cramp, side ache and subcostal pain. Your pain is mainly due to lack of adequate warm up. A few treatment options are pain relieving medication like NSAIDs Ibuprofen or Naproxen which are to be taken daily twice for 3 days. If you have gastric irritation, you can take tab. Pantoprazole before food. Physical therapy includes mild stretching exercises. Please do see a physical therapist for learning few stretching exercises that can relieve cramp of muscles and decrease pain. Even with the above measures, if your pain doesn t reduce, you may see a physician for further evaluation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist