Michael Armishaw, from Nottinghamshire, visited A&E in September last year after suspecting he had gallstones.

A sudden, stabbing stomach pain is one that’s hard to ignore, especially when it can be linked to almost anything—from a bad batch of takeout food to serious health conditions like appendicitis. So it ...

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 ...

If a person knows several people experiencing vomiting, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea, there may be a stomach bug going around in their area. Stomach bugs are common illnesses that can spread quickly.

Irritable bowel syndrome can cause constipation plus abdominal cramps, pressure, and bloating from irregular intestinal muscle contractions and hard stools. Constipation pain often centers in the ...

All women get periods 4 or 5 times a month. This natural period’s cycle is very important for the body of women. Women have to face many kinds of problems in the three to four days of periods.

One of the most, well, irritating parts about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is the abdominal pain. The sharp, stabbing sensation can stop you in your tracks — and make it tough to ...

At age nine, Heather Van Vorous was playing in the yard when she doubled over with tummy pain and passed out. Her parents rushed her to the pediatrician, who couldn’t find anything wrong with her and ...

Have you been struggling with bloating? The build-up of wind or flatulence in the digestive tract can lead to real discomfort and even sharp pain. In fact, a lot of common digestive issues are rooted ...