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Most people assume stomach pain is caused by something they ate, resulting in symptoms such as usually gas, bloating or acidity. But abdominal pain is far more nuanced. The location (upper, lower, ...

Upper stomach pain during pregnancy can appear out of nowhere and make you feel worried. The sensation sits high in your belly and can feel sharp, tight, or just plain uncomfortable. At that moment, ...

A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires an immediate call to the emergency services. However, there are sometimes ...

Heart attacks in women often arrive with quieter, less "Hollywood" symptoms, which means crucial warning signs are brushed ...

Left upper quadrant (LUQ) pain stems from conditions that affect organs like your spleen, kidney, or stomach. It's best to see a doctor if your LUQ pain worsens or lasts more than 48 hours. Treatment ...

Don't just assume symptoms like nausea and vomiting are a stomach bug. It could also be this nightmare illness.

In an intriguing Thai study, researchers uncovered that curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, rivals the commonly prescribed acid-suppressing drug for functional dyspepsia, omeprazole.

After the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, the rabbi and the Muslim hero who saved lives made a visit to New York that was ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Now, scientists at UC San ...