Ninety-nine percent of the time, a stomach ache after water is harmless. It’s just your body adjusting, being dramatic, or asking you to slow down. Drink small sips, avoid ice-cold water on an empty stomach, and maybe don’t run a marathon immediately after hydrating. If the pain continues, see a doctor—but usually, it’s just your gut being a sassy overachiever.
So next time you feel that belly swoon after a glass of water, just nod at your stomach. Say, “Okay, I hear you. I’ll be gentler.” And then take a tiny sip, like a cat tasting its milk. Your stomach—and your dignity—will thank you. Cheers to that.
