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Stomach ache vs Stomachache

Both "stomach ache" and "stomachache" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Stomach ache" is more commonly used when referring to a general pain or discomfort in the stomach area, while "stomachache" is a single word that specifically refers to this type of pain.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1558 views

Stomach ache

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a general pain or discomfort in the stomach area.

Examples:

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
She complained of a stomach ache all morning.
His stomach ache was so severe that he had to go to the doctor.
A warm cup of tea can help relieve a stomach ache.
If you have a stomach ache, it's best to rest and drink plenty of water.

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Bad stomach ache... Really bad diarrhea.
It's just a little stomach ache.
I've had stomach ache all day.
Yes, but I'm not feeling well, I have stomach ache.
I have that weird stomach ache again.
Well, thanks for setting me straight, but now I got myself a stomach ache.
I had stomach ache but it's gone now.
A coma's not like a stomach ache.
What d'you think caused your stomach ache?
That's really - it's going to give me a stomach ache.
Not all, Miss Diana, otherwise I'd get a stomach ache.
- stomach ache, indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, being sick
Anna, in the last two months, you've had a cold, stomach ache, stomach cramps and insomnia.
I think I have a stomach ache.
The most common side effects of Tamiflu are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach ache and headache.
Common side effects: sore throat, nasal congestion or stuffy nose, cough, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache and too low levels of phenylalanine in blood tests.
- stomach ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, wind
- stomach ache, dry mouth, increased saliva, being sick (vomiting),
Gastric: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, intestinal gas or abdominal pain, inflammation of the throat, dry or abnormal sensation in mouth, decreased taste sensation, indigestion, stomach ache
You tremble, you sweat, your teeth chatter, you get a stomach ache... It's the flu!

Alternatives:

abdominal pain
stomach pain
gastric discomfort

Stomachache

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than "stomach ache".

This single word specifically refers to a pain or discomfort in the stomach area.

Examples:

She woke up with a stomachache and couldn't go to school.
Eating too much ice cream gave him a stomachache.
A stomachache can be a symptom of food poisoning.
He took some medicine for his stomachache.
If you have a stomachache, try to avoid spicy foods.

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Kid in here has a pretty bad stomachache.
It's more of a stomachache.
Louisette abandoned us, another stomachache.
No, I have a stomachache.
But lying to you gave me a stomachache.
Does your gut ever give you a stomachache, Tony?
I thought it was a stomachache.
After a while, I got an incredible stomachache.
Six different kinds of dope you get for a stomachache.
No, I have a stomachache.
Those savages should thank me for sparing them a terrible stomachache.
Apparently, she was in the woods with Frederick, she complained of stomachache, and then she collapsed.
- But that looks like I have a stomachache.
You know, fake a cough, stomachache, dealer's choice.
Mathilda, I'm glad you don't have a stomachache anymore.
You'll meet them both when you come here next month, unless, of course, Louisette is having a stomachache.
Sure? You over your stomachache?
Fiona, Fiona, you have a dreadful stomachache.
But I just asked for a stomachache, not a baby!
I'm watchful, even got a stomachache for it.

Alternatives:

stomach pain
abdominal discomfort
gastric ache

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