Whether you're dealing with a dull ache, sharp pain in your abdomen or something in between, you're likely wondering "Why does my stomach hurt?" Common culprits for GI pain can range from simply ...

Most stomach pain should be handled by your primary physician. But if it’s severe, you may need to visit the ER. No one likes to have stomach pain, but it’s probably one of the most common ailments ...

Ozempic can cause stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), but it’s a rare side effect. The medication slows the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which helps you feel fuller and ...

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 ...

Your stomach pain might be more serious if you also have symptoms like sudden weight loss. Other indications are loss of appetite, fever, blood in your stool, or vomiting longer than 24 hours. These ...

The patient’s symptoms had sent him to the emergency room 22 times in the past year. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. As soon as Dr. Benjamin Day entered the room, he could see that the 67-year-old patient was ...

As mentioned, high-fiber, high-fat, high-fructose, and spicy foods, as well as sugar alcohols or sugary drinks can all send ...

Like with any vaccine, there is a risk of developing side effects with the flu shot. Most side effects are mild and at the injection site. Stomach upset is not very common, but is possible. Every year ...

It’s mid-happy hour on a first date, and you’re suddenly hit with the realization that you worked through lunch. Right on cue, your stomach chimes in with its own grumbly greeting to your suitor. No ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, occurs when cells in the stomach mutate and grow too rapidly. When these cells spread beyond the stomach to other body parts, it is called metastatic ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key takeaways: Stomach paralysis is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines. Ozempic slows down ...