Pain in the lower left abdomen may be due to many causes. Most are related to digestion, as this area is home to the lower part of your colon. Other causes may relate to your reproductive system.

Lower right abdomen pain can be a sign of a serious problem like appendicitis. Seek medical help if you have severe pain, difficulty breathing, or blood in your stool. Appendicitis is an emergency ...

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Peritoneal cancer is not the same as intestinal or stomach cancer. And it shouldn't be confused with cancers that spread (metastasize) to the peritoneum. Peritoneal cancer startsin the peritoneum. So, ...

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The 2023 European Society of Hypertension (ESH) and 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) hypertension guidelines both emphasize proper blood pressure (BP) ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. The ulcer forms when stomach acid eats away at the mucus that ...

Bloating can push the diaphragm up, leading to shortness of breath. Eating slowly and avoiding certain foods can help reduce bloating. Consult a healthcare provider if you frequently experience ...

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