Q Eating certain foods makes my stomach hurt more. What foods trigger abdominal pain?
A High-fat foods, spicy foods, dairy, raw fruit, carbonation, and caffeine are common triggers. Since individual differences are large, it is important to record foods that repeatedly cause pain.
Detailed Answer
In IBS and functional abdominal pain, food is an important trigger. Generally, high-fat foods, spicy foods, dairy (lactose intolerance), raw onion/garlic, carbonated drinks, and excessive caffeine can trigger abnormal bowel motility and abdominal pain. There is evidence that a low-FODMAP diet is effective for reducing irritable-bowel abdominal pain.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In Korean medicine, cold and raw foods (生冷食) are thought to chill the stomach and intestines and trigger pain. After assessing the cold/heat state and digestive power of the stomach and intestines, we guide you on dietary instructions tailored to you.
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