Frequent Stomachaches/Headaches...Scare...

I'm always so nervous that I have some type of disease...my stomach (well, more like thelower abdomen) hurts every so often. Sometimes it's all over,but other times there is a sharp little pain beside my belly button. It's strange because it's like the size of a thumb, not spread all over. I'm worried it might be an ulcer or cancer...I've been stressed lately because of school and my stepdad has pancreatic cancer. I'm so worried that I might have it. My diet is dreadful too, but I don't know how to improve it because I don't know what to buy, etc. Today my stomach hasn'treally stopped hurting at all. It's not painful, but it's sort of a dull ache.

I'm also worried that I might have a brain tumor or something because my head always hurts, and sometimes its just specified over on spot. I blowdry my hair everynight because I don't like going to bed with wet hair...maybe this could cause tumors?

Stress+bad diet=cause?

I know I sound crazy...but I'm scared, you know? I'm only 15...

your not crazy at all!! i think that all the time when i get headaches i have epilepys and i dont get headaches a lot but when i do they hurt really bad and latly i have had them a lot and i always think i have something wrong too.im only 22 and i have 2 kids so i have stress too LOL. i have recently had realy bad stomach aches for the last 2 weeks but has gone away for about 3 days but it hurt really bad! 3 months after i had my youngest i had really bad tummy ache for about 3 days till my mom made me go to the ER and turned out i had to have my appendix out.they said it was really bad and i was lucky cause it was ready to burst.i just thought it was from just having a baby.it hurt really bad but whats weird is where it hurt was no where by where they took it out.LOLim not sure about the blow dryer i blow dry my hair everyday too. whenever i talk to my mom about being sick with cancer or a tumor she always says im crazy LOL so no your not weird.i also watch discovery health a lot so i see all the things people have wrong with them and scares me even more LOL but i love hospitals im going to school right now to get my RN.well i hope this helps.if it doesnt get better i would go to the dr or at least call they might want you to come in.hoope you feel better

I'm sure watching your stepdad go through pacreatic cancer keeps a lot of this stuff on your mind. First of all, you are young and the chances that you would have any type of cancer are slim. Headaches and stomach aches are classic symptoms of stress and it definitely sounds like you are stressed. Try to put these worries out of your mind. Concentrate on eating healthy and exercising. Exercise is a great stress reducer. Yogurt with active cultures (read the label) can help your stomach. Get plenty of rest and drink more water than soda. Good luck and try not to worry. :)

No, blowdrying your hair won't cause tumors, hehe.

Stress + Bad Diet = Not good is all I can say.

You seem almost depressed, and if your body isn't getting the right nutrition it's going to start hurting. Stress can also cause physical pain too because it's pressure on your nervous system. You don't seem to have a bad physical condition. You just need to ease up and eat better.

Ask your doctor about some things to buy and nutrition you can get into your body which should help stop the stomach pains. Also, tell him/her that you're worried about your family's medical problems and you're concerned if you may have them too.

Hope this helps...

What you describe sounds like a typical case of stress. Some people who are experiencing stressful times have a persistant stomachache. Also you could be constipated due to stress or poor eating habits. Once the stress subsides your stomachache should go away. For poor eating habits, you simply need to eat a more fiberous diet (fruits, veggies) and follow-up with lots of water.

The headache can also result from stress. Your neck muscles will contract and cause referred pain in the muscles around your skull. I'd recommend doing stretches for your neck or get a massage.

May you find less stressful days soon.

SOUNDS LIKE A BAD CASE OF ANXIETY . ..I WOULD RECOMMEND COUSELING AND MEDICATIONS! THERE IS MEDICINES LIKE "KLONOPIN"!

You are probably right .Stress can cause abdominal pain and headaches. Your step dad has a different genetic background and it's very unlikely you have pancreatic cancer. With food it's a good idea to avoid spicy things and acidic fruits if you have a sensitive stomach. If you suspect an ulcer you should certainly see a doctor as this is a bacterial infection. He also can give you a mild tranquilizer to reduce the stress level.