“Can oatmeal give you a stomach ache?”
I am a 29 year old female. I wonder if oatmeal can give you a stomach ache?
3 Answers
GastroenterologistGastroenterologist
Yes
No, oatmeal would not be expected to do this. ANY food can in theory cause stomach pain, but this is usually due to stomach sensitivity and has less to do with what was ingested.
Some foods can cause problems with your digestive ability depending on how much acidity they create and if you are sensitive to them. So it is wise to avoid foods that cause problems and seek medical attention to determine your baseline digestive health by checking for food allergies/pancreatic/liver enzyme levels etc.
