It’s pretty common to utter the phrase “my stomach hurts.” You’ve probably had stomach pain at some point in your life, whether it’s discomfort after eating, stress-related pain, menstrual cramps, or ...

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 ...

Stomach pain after eating fruit? It could be fructose intolerance or an allergy. Learn more about why fruit makes your stomach hurt and how to ease the pain.

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 ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

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 ...

That nagging discomfort in your abdomen might not be what you think. While you’re blaming last night’s spicy dinner or monthly cramps, your body could actually be sending signals about something ...

A buildup of fat in the liver can occur with certain conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease (such as alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). If you ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...