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.

Right side abdominal pain can be vague, and the specifics will help you find the right diagnosis, says Mia Finkelston, MD, a ...

If you’re experiencing mild hiatal hernia symptoms, your doctor might recommend a “wait and watch” approach along with ...

Chest pain can arise from various causes but when it occurs during deep breaths certain specific conditions may be ...

Upper abdominal surgical incisions result in significant pain during and after surgery. While neuraxial techniques are the ...

A gallbladder ultrasound is a reliable way to diagnose gallstones. Learn what to know before the scan and what results ...

Even with a healthy lifestyle, it's hard to completely avoid gastrointestinal issues. But the good news is that when you are ...

Over ninety one per cent patients presented with pain upper abdomen, a number significantly lower than that reported by Laghari et al. [10] where all patients had upper abdominal pain. None of the ...

Imagine waking up with sharp pain in your abdomen that just won’t go away. For many, this is how diverticulitis makes its presence known. It’s a condition that can strike suddenly, turning seemingly ...

pain, and bloating. Masses in the abdomen are often described by their location. The abdomen is divided into four sections called quadrants. An abdominal mass may occur in the right upper quadrant ...

Celiac artery compression syndrome, also known as median arcuate ligament syndrome, is a condition where a muscular fibrous band of the diaphragm, the median arcuate ligament, compresses the celiac ...