Acid reflux causes a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Drinking water, low fat milk, and herbal teas may help manage it. Alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and sodas may worsen symptoms.

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare form of cancer affecting the peritoneum, the thin membrane surrounding your abdominal organs. Finding out that you or a loved one has it can be tough, and ...

Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition that causes the pancreas to become inflamed. It develops suddenly and can cause severe pain in the upper abdomen, often spreading to your back or left ...

There’s a reason we think it’s a good idea to practise ab exercises and ab workouts. Because while a set of strong abs are often coveted by Men’s Health readers, the benefits of a ...

Lower abdominal pain is commonly caused by trapped gas or indigestion. Less commonly, lower abdominal pain can be a symptom of a more serious issue, like a kidney infection or a twisted bowel. Lower ...

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. It may occur in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A peptic ulcer can affect several ...

For a small percentage of us, stomach sleeping is the most comfortable way to fall asleep. And if front lying helps you drift off quickly, how bad can the 'worst sleeping position' actually be?

Surgery to remove your stomach is called a gastrectomy. There are different types of gastrectomy. The type you have depends on the stage and position of your cancer. You might have: a subtotal or ...

Different types of abdominal surgery can treat a variety of conditions. After any abdominal surgery, once you have been cleared by the surgeon to participate in regular activities, an exercise regimen ...

A team of certified and recognized health professionals approves all information related to pregnancy health and children's health, and development in theAsianparent. This team includes OB/GYNs, ...

While the evidence is mixed, it is clear that the relationship between alcohol use and stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, is complex. There’s little evidence to suggest that alcohol directly ...

The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. It helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. There are different ways of staging stomach cancer. There is the TNM ...