Experiencing stomach pain can be uncomfortable and worrying. Learn the most frequent reasons behind stomach ache, how they ...

Whether you’re dealing with a dull ache, sharp pain in your abdomen or something in between, you’re likely wondering “Why does my stomach hurt?” Common culprits for GI pain can range from simply ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...

Though most of us think of the same old "magical fruit" (beans) we heard about as kids when we consider which foods give us gas, many people don't realize that a host of other foods also contribute to ...

A number of diagnoses were still considered possibilities as the patient underwent laparotomy. A 9-year-old boy presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining of right upper-quadrant (RUQ) ...

Lower right abdomen pain can signify a severe problem like appendicitis, or a more benign (harmless) problem like gas or spicy food that resolves in time or responds to self-care. Contact your ...

It’s a typical Friday afternoon: you’re busy with work, family, and a long to-do list, and you notice discomfort in your abdomen; you might think it’s just stress or something you ate, hoping it will ...

The young woman was no stranger to gut issues. But now the pressure in her abdomen had become an emergency. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. The 22-year-old woman almost wept as the long line of passengers ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. After experiencing hair thinning for over a year, I was diagnosed with incomplete lupus by a rheumatologist. My blood markers were high, but I don’t have ...