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  • Artículo - 6 Minute Read

    What Is Norovirus? Essential Facts About This Common Illness

    January 22, 2020

    If you've ever had a "stomach bug," chances are you had norovirus. Learn more details on transmission, treatment, and prevention. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: antibiotics, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, Severe dehydration, stomach pain, vomiting

    Norovirus
  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    Medications for Stomach Pain

    November 15, 2017

    A variety of conditions, spanning from benign to life-threatening, can trigger abdominal pain. Discover medications that soothe stomach pain. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: chronic pain, pain medicine, stomach pain

    Treating stomach pain
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Appendicitis Symptoms and Warning Signs: What You Need to Know

    June 3, 2017

    Abdominal pain can be a symptom of appendicitis--or a reaction to spicy meal. Learn how to identify appendicitis warning signs and symptoms. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: appendicitis, emergency room, stomach pain

    Stomach pain
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    What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

    September 25, 2015

    Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. It's causes inflammation in the colon leading to pain and diarrhea. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: diarrhea, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach pain, ulcerative colitis

    ulcerative colitis
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    Is Eating Before Bed Okay?

    July 2, 2015

    Fact or fiction - does eating food before bed have negative effects on your sleep patterns? Find the truth in our blog post about eating before slumber. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: acid reflux, bed, eat, eating, food, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, night, sleep, snack, stomach pain, stomachache, weight

    eating in bed
  • Infografía

    Stomach Pain: When to Worry About Stomach Ache

    June 24, 2014

    Most stomach pains are usually harmless, but some can lead to serious medical issues. Learn more stomach pains and what to watch out for. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bowels, diarrhea, flu, gas, gastroenterologist, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, stress, vomiting

    when to seek care for stomaches

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