A new study of nearly 478,000 UK primary care patients presenting with new abdominal pain or bloating suggests that a cancer referral is warranted if patients are aged ≥ 60 years. Referral of patients ...

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RD Key Takeaways If stomach pain comes with vomiting blood or a very hard tummy, go to ...

Abdominal pain commonly happens with IBS, but researchers aren’t sure about the exact cause. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that affects the stomach and ...

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 ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Gas, indigestion, and stomach viruses are common causes of upper stomach pain. In more severe cases, it can indicate appendicitis, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers. Not all pain feels and acts the ...

Dull or burning pain between your belly button and your breastbone is common with stomach ulcers. Symptoms like burping, vomiting, and feeling uncomfortable after a meal are also possible. A stomach ...

Many kids can get an occasional upset tummy, but what if your child's stomachaches are more persistent? Dr. David Ziring, associate director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at ...

Persistent stomach pain means discomfort in your belly region that sticks around for weeks, months, or even longer. Unlike an occasional cramp or a brief stomachache, this pain doesn’t fully go away ...