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 ...

Acid reflux and gallstones are one of the most commonly confused health issues. Dr Saurabh Sethi explains how to tell the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Galina Zhigalova / Getty Images Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that ...

The stomach is an important organ in the body not only due to its vital role in the digestion of food but also in the way it protects the body by killing off any harmful microorganisms and creates a ...

Burning pain in the abdomen may have several causes, including a peptic ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As such, it is advisable to consult a doctor for proper assessment and ...

People with a hiatal hernia can experience heartburn, often after eating. When the hernia is larger, it can also cause pain or pressure in the chest if it affects the heart and lungs. A hiatal hernia ...

A 32-year-old woman with a recent dry cough presents to the emergency department (ED). The patient reports a 6-day history of right upper quadrant pain that is worse when she coughs, moves, laughs, or ...

Doctors successfully treated a 61-year-old woman with a rare paraesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus using advanced ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

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 ...