Persistent stomach pain means discomfort in your belly region that sticks around for weeks, months, or even longer. Unlike an occasional cramp or a brief stomachache, this pain doesn’t fully go away ...

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Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Key Takeaways Belly button pain can come from minor, treatable issues like constipation or indigestion.UTIs and hernias are more serious causes of belly button ...

You’re in the middle of running errands or spending time with family when burning stomach pain stops you in your tracks. It feels like there’s a fire in your gut, and the discomfort can be enough to ...

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 ...

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints among kids, but most parents have trouble pinpointing the cause and taking action to relieve it, a new poll found. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ...

Experiencing stomach pain can be uncomfortable and concerning, especially when it becomes a frequent occurrence. While occasional stomach pain is common and often harmless, persistent or recurring ...

Gas, indigestion, and stomach viruses are common causes of upper stomach pain. In more severe cases, it can indicate appendicitis, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers. Not all pain feels and acts the ...

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 ...

Abdominal pain commonly happens with IBS, but researchers aren’t sure about the exact cause. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that affects the stomach and ...

Though most of us think of the same old "magical fruit" (beans) we heard about as kids when we consider which foods give us gas, many people don't realize that a host of other foods also contribute to ...

One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health. While 1 in 3 parents ...