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 ...

A sudden, stabbing stomach pain is one that’s hard to ignore, especially when it can be linked to almost anything—from a bad batch of takeout food to serious health conditions like appendicitis. So it ...

Those rumbling, gurgling noises from your stomach have a scientific name: borborygmi. Stomach growling happens when food, gas, or fluids move through your digestive tract. Because the intestines are ...

Ozempic can cause stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), but it’s a rare side effect. The medication slows the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which helps you feel fuller and ...

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

Having a stomach ache is a common bummer, whether it's from too many sweets, a meal that didn't sit well with you or some unknown bug. But the good news is you don't necessarily have to pop some Tums ...

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 ...

The patient’s symptoms had sent him to the emergency room 22 times in the past year. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. As soon as Dr. Benjamin Day entered the room, he could see that the 67-year-old patient was ...

As mentioned, high-fiber, high-fat, high-fructose, and spicy foods, as well as sugar alcohols or sugary drinks can all send ...

Like with any vaccine, there is a risk of developing side effects with the flu shot. Most side effects are mild and at the injection site. Stomach upset is not very common, but is possible. Every year ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, occurs when cells in the stomach mutate and grow too rapidly. When these cells spread beyond the stomach to other body parts, it is called metastatic ...