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 ...

Smoking damages the digestive system, which can lead to chronic inflammation and stomach pain. Quitting smoking can provide relief for stomach pain as well as other health benefits. Smoking has ...

Whether you call it a stomachache, tummy troubles, or abdominal pain, all of us experience some form of discomfort in our belly at one time or another. With your digestive system housing your large ...

Antibiotics can cause digestive side effects like stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Eating certain foods or taking supplements may provide relief. Antibiotics are powerful medications that treat ...

There’s a time and a place for so many things in life, but one of those things is probably not getting punched in the stomach repeatedly as part of an abs workout. And yet: Earlier this year, one Jake ...

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 ...

Most people assume stomach pain is caused by something they ate, resulting in symptoms such as usually gas, bloating or acidity. But abdominal pain is far more nuanced. The location (upper, lower, ...

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 ...

The burning, gnawing sensation that strikes in the upper abdomen often gets dismissed as ordinary indigestion or heartburn. Yet for millions of Americans, this pain signals something more serious: ...

Whether you call it a stomachache, tummy troubles, or abdominal pain, all of us experience some form of discomfort in our belly at one time or another. With your digestive system housing your large ...

A stomach ulcer is an open sore along the stomach’s lining. It typically causes pain that feels like a dull gnawing or burning sensation. A stomach ulcer, which people may also call a gastric or ...