Stomach cramps are caused by violent contractions of the stomach muscles resulting in a number of manifestations such as pain in the upper abdomen and accompanying nausea and vomiting. The duration of the attack varies from person to person and from disease to disease. In most cases, stomach cramps will last for tens of minutes and recover with proper management and relief. However, if the stomach cramps are caused by your own disease, the duration of the stomach cramps is more difficult to relieve and lasts longer, depending on your body type and the disease you are suffering from. Most of the stomach cramps that can be relieved by themselves are mild and may be caused by cold stimulation, uncontrolled diet, mental stress, proper rest, adequate sleep, hot compresses on the abdomen, and warm soups may help relieve stomach cramps. You can also do abdominal massage, or press acupuncture points such as the foot three li. If the attack of stomach cramps is accompanied by significant pain, vomiting and inability to eat, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid severe vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte disturbance, which may be life-threatening. If accompanied by fever and diarrhea, it may be an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and should be carefully examined later. Wade’s cramping pain may also occur in the case of obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, often with severe vomiting, or cessation of defecation or exhaustion, or with marked abdominal distention. In severe cases, symptoms such as pale face, cold hands and feet, and cold sweat require prompt medical attention. The duration of stomach cramps varies, and the cause needs to be investigated. Treat the cause in a timely and aggressive manner.