Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.

A cruise ship holding more than 2,500 passengers and 1,000 crew that departed from Florida late last month was struck by a ...

This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

Bloating, gas, stomach pain and diarrhea are common digestive complaints, but for some people, the cause is not stress or a ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Experiencing stomach pain can be uncomfortable and concerning, especially when it becomes a frequent occurrence. While occasional stomach pain is common and often harmless, persistent or recurring ...

Depending on the underlying virus, the stomach flu can cause symptoms that last for up to a few days at a time. Abdominal pain is a common symptom of stomach flu, but it’s unlikely to last beyond ...

A 60-year-old white man was transferred with a 3-week history of intermittent, generalized abdominal pain, diarrhea, and a 1-week history of jaundice, dark urine, and light-colored stool. He had no ...

Rapid weight loss is also associated with a higher risk of gallstones, especially in those who have undergone bariatric ...

Like with any vaccine, there is a risk of developing side effects with the flu shot. Most side effects are mild and at the injection site. Stomach upset is not very common, but is possible. Every year ...