There it was, glowing on the computer screen next to each patient’s name, and repeated again, up on the emergency-department tracking board: “Abd Pn,” the abbreviation for abdominal pain. It appeared ...

Ignored by many as just a touch of indigestion, persistent bloating, fullness after a light meal, and mild nausea could hint ...

The terrible pain started a week earlier, and she had already been to the emergency room twice. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. “You need to go back to the hospital,” the visiting nurse declared shortly after ...

Depending on the underlying virus, the stomach flu can cause symptoms that last for up to a few days at a time. Abdominal pain is a common symptom of stomach flu, but it’s unlikely to last beyond ...

Rapid weight loss is also associated with a higher risk of gallstones, especially in those who have undergone bariatric ...

Several different conditions can cause pain in the lower right area of the abdomen. Some of these are severe and require immediate medical attention, so it is important to know the differences. The ...

The human digestive system is a finely balanced network, yet even minor disruptions can lead to conditions that affect daily ...

A research team has developed a new class of oral peptide therapeutic leads for treating chronic abdominal pain. This groundbreaking innovation offers a safe, non-opioid-based solution for conditions ...

In the first study of its kind, excess abdominal fat has been associated with chronic pain, but the good news is that losing weight that can reduce waistlines could help relieve widespread ...

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 ...

Bloating is a common condition affecting almost everyone, at some point. However, while bloating might seem uncomfortable, it ...