Yes — long periods without eating can trigger a “gastric attack.”
Here’s why
When your stomach is empty for many hours, it still produces acid. Normally, food helps buffer that acid. If there’s no food:
Acid irritates the stomach lining
You may feel burning pain (especially upper middle abdomen)
Nausea, bloating, or sour taste can happen
Pain often improves after eating
This is especially common if you:
Skip breakfast regularly
Do very long intermittent fasting
Drink coffee on an empty stomach
Already have gastritis or an ulcer..
Dear Mudslime: Do read up on various causes of gastric attacks!