Doctor Saurabh Sethi explains the importance of careful evaluation and shares key signs one should look for before concluding ...

Depending on the underlying virus, the stomach flu can cause symptoms that last for up to a few days at a time. Abdominal pain is a common symptom of stomach flu, but it’s unlikely to last beyond ...

Researchers note that microlithiasis and biliary sludge are common causes of presumed idiopathic pancreatitis, which standard ...

Gallstones may stay silent but can trigger severe pain, digestive distress and complications which can make timely diagnosis, ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are among the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in pediatrics. Symptom-based Rome III criteria for FAP and IBS have been ...

Midabdominal pain is pain that occurs in the middle of the torso. Many conditions can cause it, including Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, and small bowel obstruction. Abdominal pains ...

Several different conditions can cause pain in the lower right area of the abdomen. Some of these are severe and require immediate medical attention, so it is important to know the differences. The ...

If you have fat buildup in your liver, you may experience abdominal pain, particularly in the upper right side. Many people with steatotic liver disease (previously known as fatty liver disease) don’t ...

Do you often brush off mild abdominal cramps, a fleeting fever or a momentary ache simply because they settle down on their own? It’s a habit many of us develop - but one that can be dangerous.

A woman in her mid-60s with a history of hypertension and renal failure receiving hemodialysis 3 times a week presents to the emergency department (ED) with 3 days of generalized abdominal pain and 1 ...