Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...

Many women experience lower abdominal pain at some point in their lives. It may start as mild discomfort in the lower belly but slowly begin to spread to the lower back. For some, it feels like ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that can have many symptoms, including stomach pain. People may be able to help prevent or treat GERD stomach pain with lifestyle and dietary ...

Ouch! You may know that pain in your lower right abdomen is infamously linked to appendicitis, but what about pain in your lower left abdomen? While it could simply be a muscle strain, it’s important ...

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 ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

DANIELLA Capitas Webster was diagnosed with cancer at just 22, after her stomach became so bloated she looked “pregnant”. She was repeatedly dismissed as having IBS, despite being ...