For the first time since 2010, the Infectious Disease Society of America published new guidelines for treating complex abdominal infections. The revisions were prompted by “significant morbidity and ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can lead to various gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and cancer. The ...

Gas, indigestion, and stomach viruses are common causes of upper stomach pain. In more severe cases, it can indicate appendicitis, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers. Not all pain feels and acts the ...

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 ...

Factors that increase a person’s risk of developing stomach cancer include older age, being male, and an H. pylori infection. By knowing the risk factors, people can take steps to lower their chances ...

Dr Kasim Ahmed has explored a health condition that resembles 'sunburn in your stomach' and provided guidance on managing it.

While occasional bloating or indigestion following a large meal is common, Dr Ahmed stressed the importance of consulting ...

Blood type is usually treated like a background detail. Something written on hospital files, checked once, then forgotten. It ...