I am 26 years old. My stomach cramps and I am also allergic to many foods like wheat and milk. I feel stressed and fatigue when there is cramps in my stomach. What should I do.

Abhyanshu Kumar

1 year ago

I am 26 years old. My stomach cramps and I am also allergic to many foods like wheat and milk. I feel stressed and fatigue when there is cramps in my stomach. What should I do.

Digestive issues Food

Happy Tummy Expert

1 year ago

Dear Abhyanshu Kumar, Thank you for the question

stomach cramps, stomach pain also referred to as Stomach ache, abdominal pain is the discomfort felt near the abdominal region. It can range from mild to severe with varied frequency overtime.

Different causes of stomach pain include constipation, indigestion, intolerances, GERD, Appendicitis, UTI or any other underlying medical condition. Some of the other symptoms that may accompany stomach pain include, fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite etc. which may require medical attention.

Certain food intolerances can cause bloating, stomach pain after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc.

For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which there is a deficiency or absence of the enzyme ‘lactase’ which helps breakdown lactose present in milk. It is often seen in infants and children but may also be prevalent in adults. The most common symptoms of lactose intolerance include Nausea, Abdominal cramps, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Bloating, Urgency with bowel moments etc. Lactose intolerance can also be known as inability to digest milk protein.

Here are few tips to manage lactose intolerance

Dietary modification is a crucial part of management of lactose intolerance. Consume regular balanced diets with modifications in the intake of milk and milk-based products.
Depending of the degree of lactose intolerance, some people may be able to ingest small amounts of milk and milk products.
For milk intolerance intake of milk and milk products such as paneer, cheese, ice creams etc., should be limited.
Curd and buttermilk may be consumed without discomfort
Read label carefully and look out for words such as milk powder, milk solids, lactose etc. Avoid products that specify these words.
Use lactose free or lactose reduced milk and milk products.
Include foods such as fish, almonds, tofu and dark green leafy vegetables which are good sources of calcium.

Celiac disease which also known as ‘gluten - sensitive enteropathy’ is an autoimmune disorder caused by a reaction to gliadin which is a component of gluten. It is important to avoid gluten free foods as a cornerstone management of Celiac disease.

Here are few guidelines that can be considered:

Avoid consumption of cereal grains and other food products made from whole wheat, barley, oats, rye etc., as they contain gliadin.
Include rice, corn, potato, millets, and soybean, arrowroot and amaranth seeds in daily diet. Products made out of these foods can be a part of daily diet for an individual who is diagnosed with celiac disease
While grocery shopping carefully read labels to avoid food products that have gluten and hence look out for words such as ‘made from whole wheat’, ‘contains traces of wheat’, and mention of other ingredients that contain gluten or cross contamination with wheat. Choose products that are labelled ‘gluten free’, ‘made from millets’, ‘made with soybean’, etc.
Maintain a positive energy balance where the calorie intake should be more than the energy expenditure.
Have a Diversified Balanced Diet that includes all the food groups (keep in mind the foods to avoid for management of celiac disease) in the right quantity which thereby provides you with all the essential macro and micro nutrients that your body requires daily for proper functioning.
Do not skip meals. Eat small frequent meals.
Three major meals a day with healthy nutritious snacks in between is preferred.
Try to increase the serving size and portion size gradually and systematically
Include energy dense foods, keeping in mind the daily needs.
Add healthy fats from nuts and seeds.
Include protein sources (plant and/or animal sources) such as lentils, curd, yogurt lean meat, egg etc.
Indulging physical activity can help in increasing the appetite and give a feeling of hunger.
Try to follow a good sleep regimen that is in terms of both quantity and quality