Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact ...

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 ...

Got a gut feeling something’s off? You could be right — and the culprit isn’t necessarily Taco Tuesday. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” gut health expert, author and ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...