It starts as a dull ache after lunch or a sharp twist in the morning. After a few days, it becomes hard to ignore. Many ...

We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Most people diagnosed with stomach cancer are over the age of 60. However, in the United States, stomach cancers in people under 40 have been steadily rising. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

In a recent review published in Frontiers in Oncology, researchers investigated eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk. Study: ...

Esophagus cancer and stomach cancer affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, some types of cancer start where the esophagus and stomach meet. The esophagus is the tube that ...

Swallowing air by eating too quickly can cause stomach growling. Eating regular meals and snacks prevents empty stomach noises. Excessive stomach growling with other symptoms may indicate an ...

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...