Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort below the ribs in your upper abdomen area. Causes range from acute digestive issues like acid reflux to chronic conditions such as esophagitis.

Excessive gas causes generalized stomach cramping, typically after eating gas-producing foods like beans. You may notice relief after burping, passing gas, or having a bowel movement. Indigestion ...

GERD is a condition that causes stomach acid to flow back into the oesophagus. This can trigger heartburn, upper abdominal pain, and a sour taste in the mouth. Chronic reflux can trigger complications ...

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A tight stomach can feel uncomfortable, with cramping or squeezing sensations, but not overly painful. A tight stomach is not itself an illness or disease but typically a symptom of an underlying ...

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The best mattress for stomach sleepers is one that doesn't cause your hips to dip and throw your spine out of alignment, as this can lead to back pain over time. When choosing this year's best ...

MANILA, Philippines — To be finally called an “upper middle-income country (MIC)” sounds good to the ears. And this year, we have repeatedly heard the economic team of President Marcos tout ...

With a median income income hovering around $75,000 in the United States, some of the shrinking middle class is moving to the upper class. The share of income held by the middle class fell from 61 ...

The CDC reported that there were 16 outbreaks of stomach illnesses aboard cruise ships in 2024, which affected 1,894 passengers and 245 crew members. The data shows that there were also 16 outbreaks ...