Assess your pain. P ause a minute to take stock of your symptoms: Right side abdominal pain can be vague, and the specifics ...

Intermittent abdominal pain that comes on sharply shouldn’t be ignored. Learn causes, other symptoms, and treatments.

You can't pass gas or motions, and you may have severe pain, vomiting, and abdominal swelling. Strangulated hernia . The blood supply of the intestines or omentum inside the hernia has been cut off.

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio Understanding abdominal distress. That nagging pain in your lower left abdomen might be more than just a temporary discomfort.

Most causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy are nothing to worry about, but some causes of abdominal pain need medical care right away. If you suspect you may be facing one of the following ...

Abdominal bloating can affect the diaphragm, causing shortness of breath. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest. The up-and-down movements of the diaphragm ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

Pancreatitis classically presents with abdominal pain radiating to the back that is associated with nausea and vomiting. However, the pain of pancreatitis only radiates to the back in about 50% of ...

Restrictive Strategy vs Usual Care for Cholecystectomy in Patients With Abdominal Pain and Gallstones. JAMA Surgery , 2024; DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.3080 Cite This Page : ...

Excess abdominal fat is associated with widespread chronic pain, particularly in women, finds the first study of its kind, published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.