Swelling, or edema, is more than just a nuisance—it can feel like carrying extra baggage in your legs, ankles, or abdomen. ...

A distended stomach, also referred to as a swollen abdomen, can be common in older adults. It has several possible causes, such as: Keep reading to learn how to prevent a distended stomach and when to ...

Bloating and ascites can both cause swelling and discomfort in your abdomen. Bloating is more common and usually goes away within hours to days. Ascites is more likely to be a sign of a serious ...

“Pain in the right upper abdomen may reflect gallbladder disease, perhaps from gallstones,” Raufman said. If you notice pain in the lower quadrants of your stomach that persists and is sharp and ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...

Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...