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 ...

The cause: A very common cause of diarrhea is mild food poisoning. And of course, we've all heard of—or experienced firsthand—Montezuma's revenge: Traveling overseas can often bring on bouts of loose ...

Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis, ranging from issues with indigestion to a more serious and chronic illness like Crohn’s disease. But it can ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One in five children will develop chronic abdominal pain during adolescence, according to a new study in English schoolchildren. The problem was more common in girls, with ...

You’re in the middle of running errands or spending time with family when burning stomach pain stops you in your tracks. It feels like there’s a fire in your gut, and the discomfort can be enough to ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

A stomach ulcer is a “crater” on the lining of the stomach that develops when the stomach is inflamed, Dr. Plaut says. “In most cases, stomach acid is a key driver of ulcer formation.” While the term ...

EL PASO (KVIA)--As students across the Borderland return to school, some parents may hear familiar complaints: “My stomach hurts.” But is it just back-to-school nerves, or something more serious? Dr.

Michael Lowenstein, MD, co-medical director for the Waismann Method, a procedure for rapid opiate detox, warns that a study showing an increase in opioids prescribed for abdominal pain shows the ...