Stomach pains may not always originate from the stomach

Gastroenterology specialist Prof. Dr. Mehmet Koruk warned that persistent or recurring stomach pain is not always caused by the stomach itself, noting that post-meal pain, burning and bloating may originate from other organs in the digestive system. He stressed that long-lasting and repeated stomach pain should not be ignored, pointing to other parts of the digestive tract as potential sources. The comments matter because such symptoms are commonly self-treated as gastritis, delaying diagnosis of underlying conditions. What to watch next is whether patients with recurring pain seek specialist evaluation rather than relying on symptom relief alone.