Tummy aches and pains, whether sharp and severe or dull and cramp-like, can really throw off your day, making it hard to carry on as normal. But, it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact reason for ...

The cause: A very common cause of diarrhea is mild food poisoning. And of course, we've all heard of—or experienced firsthand—Montezuma's revenge: Traveling overseas can often bring on bouts of loose ...

When stomach pain strikes, it’s hard to think about anything else. It can also be a mystery. Was it something you ate? Is it the signal of a disease? Does it warrant medical attention? Stomach pain is ...

Many people often experience stomach pain after eating. But stomach pain can be challenging to treat because there are many possible causes. Sometimes the cause is just a case of overeating or eating ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One in five children will develop chronic abdominal pain during adolescence, according to a new study in English schoolchildren. The problem was more common in girls, with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. At 18, Maya Ortiz developed sharp stomach pain that flared ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

A woman who had a stomach ache and yellow eyes was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors wrote in a report that the eyes turning yellow is a "rare" first sign of stomach cancer. Early symptoms of stomach ...

If you're not a junk-food junkie and are still feeling pain after a meal, you could have gallbladder disease. "Women more often than men get it, and some get gall stones for no reason," says Francisco ...