Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast with 15 years of experience, Rachel MacPherson is passionate about cutting through fads and noise. Her aim is to clearly communicate health information with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...