Stomach pain (burning in the upper abdomen)
A burning sensation in the upper abdomen, or epigastric pain, is often related to excess stomach acid, inflammation of the stomach lining, or ulcers. It may worsen on an empty stomach or after eating and is a hallmark of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.
Conditions that commonly cause stomach pain (burning in the upper abdomen)
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Common Causes of Stomach pain (burning in the upper abdomen)
- Gastritis (stomach lining inflammation)
- Peptic ulcer (stomach or duodenal)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Functional dyspepsia
- H. pylori infection
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Stomach pain (burning in the upper abdomen)
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Burning pain with vomiting blood or dark stools
- Pain that wakes you at night
- Unintended weight loss with stomach pain
- Pain persisting despite antacids for more than 2 weeks
- Pain with difficulty swallowing
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