"Health" is a broad term, and the conditions and diseases we develop will depend on various factors like genetics, environment and even our jobs. One thing we've all likely experienced is a stomach ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Most stomach pain should be handled by your primary physician. But if it’s severe, you may need to visit the ER. No one likes to have stomach pain, but it’s probably one of the most common ailments ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

tl;dr at the bottom.<BR><BR>Last Thursday or Friday, my fiancee started to have sharp pains in her right abdominal area. We had worked out for the first time in ages the previous day, so we chalked it ...

It’s a typical Friday afternoon: you’re busy with work, family, and a long to-do list, and you notice discomfort in your ...

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Key Takeaways Pain under the left rib cage can be a sign of a heart attack, which is a medical emergency. An enlarged or ruptured spleen, which may result from ...

Chloe Spitlanic is no stranger to stomach pains, being lactose and fructose intolerant. But when the Melbourne woman was just 22, having recently begun her Master’s degree, the stomach pains began to ...