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

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.

It begins with a sudden, sharp pain in your upper right abdomen, often flaring up after a rich meal. The discomfort intensifies, radiating to your back or shoulder, leaving you restless and uneasy.

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 ...