Consistent straw use is also a major cause. “The more a straw is used, the more air will enter the GI tract, and potentially ...

Peppermint oil has antispasmodic properties that calm the gastrointestinal tract. Adding a few drops of peppermint oil to ...

Stomachaches and pains can occur for various reasons, including constipation, gas, and heartburn. In some cases, ...

Sophia Goss began been pulling out her hair and chewing on it when she was 18 months. Now 9 she needed a four-hour operation ...

Many Kenyans experiencing constant stomachaches and diarrhoea may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) yet they do not know. Dr Okanga Oranga, a consultant gastroenterologist in Nairobi, defines IBS as ...

It can occur occasionally or become a chronic issue depending on underlying causes. According to ... Gurugram, “Abdominal bloating can be triggered by several factors, including dietary habits ...

H. pylori infections occur across the world due to exposure to saliva or stool in contaminated water or food. Learn how the ...

Smaller, more frequent meals instead of fewer, larger meals can improve gas and discomfort. “Take your time while eating and ...

You may also feel pressure, bloating, or swelling on whichever ... tube—twists over the ligaments that support it. This causes lower abdominal pain due to reduced blood flow and potential ...

Sophia Goss, nine, had to undergo an operation to remove a huge hairball, which was 'eating through her stomach'.