In a recent study published in the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, researchers described two cases of acute pain in the abdomen of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: ...

A number of diagnoses were still considered possibilities as the patient underwent laparotomy. A 9-year-old boy presented to the emergency department (ED) complaining of right upper-quadrant (RUQ) ...

If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain that results in surgery in the ...

At the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting, researchers presented pooled data from two phase III trials to look closer at the effect of plecanatide (Trulance) on severe abdominal pain ...

Pancreatitis is a serious condition that can cause severe abdominal pain and digestive problems. Common causes include gallstones, heavy alcohol use, high levels of fat in your blood, and smoking. If ...

Case #1: A 5-year-old boy with abdominal pain was brought to the ED by his parents. The pain had been present for 12 hours, and the child had vomited once. There was no fever or diarrhea. Tenderness ...

Don't dismiss stomach pain; it can signal serious issues like appendicitis or gallstones, not just indigestion. Your abdomen houses vital organs, and persistent or severe discomfort warrants medical ...

Everyday habits such as heavy drinking and unhealthy eating can gradually damage the pancreas. Once injured, the consequences can be serious and include inflammation, diabetes and, in some cases, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve got your intestines—both small and large—as well as your ureters, the little ducts that connect ...