Upper abdominal pain has many potential causes, some more serious than others. The upper part of your stomach also called the upper abdomen, houses important organs like your stomach, oesophagus (the ...

Abdominal pain isn’t always just a ‘stomachache’—it can signal anything from mild digestive upset to serious medical conditions. The location, type, and related symptoms offer important clues to the ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever had upper stomach pain, you know how disruptive it can be. It might feel like a dull ache after a heavy meal, a burning sensation that rises into your chest at night or sharp cramps ...

If you have fat buildup in your liver, you may experience abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right side. Many people with steatotic liver disease (previously known as fatty liver disease) don’t ...

You'd probably expect your stomach to feel sore the day after you took a core strengthening class. But if your abdominal area feels sore even if you haven't exercised, you should look further for the ...

Pain in the abdomen and back can result from menstrual cramps, endometriosis, kidney stones, kidney infections, pancreatitis, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some causes are temporary, while others ...

Stomach cramps often result from gas, indigestion, or constipation. Seek medical help for cramps with vomiting, diarrhea, or fever. Excessive gas causes cramps after eating gas-producing foods like ...

A 52-year-old man with a history of coronary disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and amphetamine abuse presents to the emergency department with left upper quadrant (LUQ) abdominal pain that began ...

Dr. Mallory C. Mandel (Pediatrics): A 16-year-old girl was admitted to this hospital because of abdominal pain. The patient had been in her usual state of health until 4 weeks before the current ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 16-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Abdominal ...