The cause: A very common cause of diarrhea is mild food poisoning. And of course, we've all heard of—or experienced firsthand—Montezuma's revenge: Traveling overseas can often bring on bouts of loose ...

Why do we get gut feelings? Can butterflies in your stomach multiply? Why does your stomach get in knots? Good questions. Stomach pain is one of the complaints patients have the most, and it can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. While we are focused on cough and fever as the initial signs ...

The burning, gnawing sensation that strikes in the upper abdomen often gets dismissed as ordinary indigestion or heartburn. Yet for millions of Americans, this pain signals something more serious: ...

That nagging discomfort in your abdomen might not be what you think. While you’re blaming last night’s spicy dinner or monthly cramps, your body could actually be sending signals about something ...

Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis, ranging from issues with indigestion to a more serious and chronic illness like Crohn’s disease. But it can ...