· Feeling a coldsensation in your stomach can be a perplexing experience, ranging from a fleeting chill to a more persistent discomfort. This common bodily sensation is often benign, but understanding it involves exploring how our bodies perceive temperature and react to various internal and external factors. Understanding the Sensation The sensation of cold in the stomach stems from the body ...
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Do you ever feel a cold or tingly sensation in your stomach — even if you didn’t just eat or drink something cold? If so, you’re not alone.A cold sensation in your stomach can develop for a number of reasons. Some of these just show that you have a heightened awareness or sensitivity of what is going on inside of your body. Others can indicate a problem or medical issue.
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Keep reading to learn about the difference.See full list on healthline.comWhile you might not think of your stomach as something that can get cold, it can. There are thermoreceptors throughout your body. These are nerve cells that can detect changes in temperature. Temperature signals are transmitted to the nervous system to help your body maintain a safe core temperature.The thermoreceptors just under the surface of your skin are sensitive and can help your body control shivering or sweating as a means of heating or cooling itself. The reactions of thermoreceptors that are located deeper in the body tend to be more subtle, sending signals to your autonomic nervous system.
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These types of thermoreceptors are located in the brain, spinal cord, and deep in the abdomen.See full list on healthline.comSome people report a cold feeling in their stomach, or elsewhere in the body, when there is no other sign of infection. Instead, this sensation may occur with exercise. Studies have investigated why this occurs, and there are several theories. One theory is that as the surface temperature of skin rises during exercise, cold perceptions in other parts of the body may become more pronounced. Another suggestion is that there is an analgesic (pain-relieving) effect that can occur with exercise. With both of these theories, researchers noted that the effects were greater in people who were more sensitive to cold in the first place, regardless of their actual body temperature.See full list on healthline.comIn many cases, pain and chills can be symptoms of an infection or another serious condition.
They can include:•appendicitis•infectious mononucleosis•meningitis•urinary tract infection•salmonella food poisoningSee full list on healthline.comWhile exercise-induced cold sensations in the abdomen are harmless in theory, if this sensation continues or occurs with other symptoms, you may want to schedule a visit with a healthcare professional. These symptoms may include:•fever•diarrhea•nausea•vomiting•dizzinessSee full list on healthline.comThere is a wide range of causes for the conditions listed above. For exercise-induced cold sensations in the stomach, there is really no treatment. In many cases, this appears to be a matter of blood flow and cold sensitivity.For conditions with a bacterial cause, like bacterial gastroenteritis or other infections, antibiotics may help clear up your discomfort.