The burning, gnawing sensation that strikes in the upper abdomen often gets dismissed as ordinary indigestion or heartburn. Yet for millions of Americans, this pain signals something more serious: ...

A gastric ulcer might cause referred back pain, although it is not a common symptom. Gastric ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining, primarily cause abdominal pain, which may create a burning ...

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Persistent stomach pain means discomfort in your belly region that sticks around for weeks, months, or even longer. Unlike an occasional cramp or a brief stomachache, this pain doesn’t fully go away ...

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 ...

A woman in her mid-60s with a history of hypertension and renal failure receiving hemodialysis 3 times a week presents to the emergency department (ED) with 3 days of generalized abdominal pain and 1 ...

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

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