Khalil Smith thought he was just training hard and adjusting to college life. It turned out his stabbing stomach pains were a ...

This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

Whether you’re dealing with a dull ache, sharp pain in your abdomen or something in between, you’re likely wondering “Why does my stomach hurt?” Common culprits for GI pain can range from simply ...

Pain sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new ...

The hormone estrogen—which female animals typically have more of than males—triggers a molecular cascade in the gut that ...

Rapid weight loss is also associated with a higher risk of gallstones, especially in those who have undergone bariatric ...

"Gut pain is highly prevalent, however, still only a small market compared to all the other pain conditions. Companies are focusing on the next centrally acting painkiller that works for many ...

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MD Anxiety can cause stomach pain that feels like cramps, nausea, or heartburn. The brain and gut communicate through nerves, linking anxiety to stomach symptoms.

Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In an effort to develop targeted treatments for gut pain, scientists have ...

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints among kids, but most parents have trouble pinpointing the cause and taking action to relieve it, a new poll found. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ...