The fundus is a dome-shaped part of the stomach that stores gas from digestion. It can also hold food if the stomach becomes full. The stomach is an important part of the digestive system. It stores ...

The cardia is the entrance to the stomach at the bottom of the esophagus. Food and liquids initially pass through the cardia before entering the stomach. The cardia is one of four main parts of the ...

There are four types of stomach ulcers. Each type occurs on a different part of the stomach lining. These are different from duodenal ulcers, although they develop nearby and have similar causes and ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops when cells in the stomach lining begin to grow out of control. People usually don’t experience any symptoms in the early stages, which makes early ...

Stomach cancer comes in many forms and can be caused by a variety of factors. Dr. Niraj D. Jani, chief of the division of gastroenterology at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, discusses who is at risk ...