We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Most people diagnosed with stomach cancer are over the age of 60. However, in the United States, stomach cancers in people under 40 have been steadily rising. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

It starts as a dull ache after lunch or a sharp twist in the morning. After a few days, it becomes hard to ignore. Many ...

Esophagus cancer and stomach cancer affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, some types of cancer start where the esophagus and stomach meet. The esophagus is the tube that ...

In a recent review published in Frontiers in Oncology, researchers investigated eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk. Study: ...

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 ...

How the assessment of cancer risk could be improved in patients with non-specific symptoms by including information from common blood test results. Incorporating information from common blood tests ...

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...