A side stitch refers to pain felt on one of the side of the abdomen. You may experience pain as a dull ache, a pulling sensation, or sharp pain. A side stitch commonly occurs during prolonged athletic ...

A side stitch refers to pain felt on the side of the abdomen that occurs during physical activity. Treatments can include deep breathing, stretching, and more. Doctors sometimes call side stitches ...

The stabbing pain in your side is known as a side stitch, side ache, side cramp, or exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP). It’s considered exercise-related pain, but exercise doesn’t cause ...