Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here's how experts say you can tell the difference.

A peptide hormone produced in the brain that triggers physiological reproductive responses has been 'hacked' by scientists to form an effective, safe and non-invasive way to treat chronic gut pain. It ...

University of Queensland researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that ...

She was prescribed a strong antacid, a medication to coat her stomach and another to increase her gastrointestinal motility. The woman was dubious. She’d had gastritis before; that pain was ...

Mel Placanica, 31, faced countless health issues, including "terrible stomach pain" and severe bleeding. The 31-year-old underwent tests and an intense wait before receiving the diagnosisCredit ...

Stomach pain after sex isn't uncommon, there are many possible reasons this happens. While some reasons are normal, others may be a sign of deeper medical problems. A tilted uterus affects 1 in 4 ...

The problem of joint pain and swelling due to increased uric acid is troublesome. Sometimes it becomes difficult to even keep ...

You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or somethi ...

The Japanese national broadcaster NHK reported the illness affected 27 students and teachers from the same high school ...